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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.65, 1,066.16 and 552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.65, 1,066.16 and 552.22 is: 761.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.65 : 1,066.16 = 552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.65/1,066.16 = 552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.65x = 1,066.16 × 552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.65x = 588,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,753.59/773.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.01

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