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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.79, 1,068.18 and 538.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.79, 1,068.18 and 538.55 is: 743.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.79 : 1,068.18 = 538.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.79/1,068.18 = 538.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.79x = 1,068.18 × 538.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.79x = 575,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,263.00/773.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.44

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