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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.63, 1,065.93 and 552.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.63, 1,065.93 and 552.23 is: 760.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.63 : 1,065.93 = 552.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.63/1,065.93 = 552.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.63x = 1,065.93 × 552.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.63x = 588,638.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,638.52/773.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.88

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