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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.60, 1,065.88 and 549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.60, 1,065.88 and 549.44 is: 757.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.60 : 1,065.88 = 549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.60/1,065.88 = 549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.60x = 1,065.88 × 549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.60x = 585,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,637.11/773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.03

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