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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.11, 1,067.04 and 537.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.11, 1,067.04 and 537.55 is: 741.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.11 : 1,067.04 = 537.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.11/1,067.04 = 537.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.11x = 1,067.04 × 537.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.11x = 573,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,587.35/773.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.92

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