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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.69, 1,067.18 and 552.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.69, 1,067.18 and 552.92 is: 762.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.69 : 1,067.18 = 552.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.69/1,067.18 = 552.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.69x = 1,067.18 × 552.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.69x = 590,057.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,057.07/773.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.66

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