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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.60, 1,068 and 537.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.60, 1,068 and 537.89 is: 742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.60 : 1,068 = 537.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.60/1,068 = 537.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.60x = 1,068 × 537.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.60x = 574,466.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,466.52/773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.59

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