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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.52, 1,066.18 and 549.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.52, 1,066.18 and 549.17 is: 756.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.52 : 1,066.18 = 549.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.52/1,066.18 = 549.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.52x = 1,066.18 × 549.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.52x = 585,514.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,514.07/773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.95

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