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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.46, 1,066.92 and 551.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.46, 1,066.92 and 551.94 is: 761.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.46 : 1,066.92 = 551.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.46/1,066.92 = 551.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.46x = 1,066.92 × 551.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.46x = 588,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,875.82/773.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.35

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