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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.82, 1,066.94 and 537.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.82, 1,066.94 and 537.97 is: 741.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.82 : 1,066.94 = 537.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.82/1,066.94 = 537.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.82x = 1,066.94 × 537.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.82x = 573,981.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,981.71/773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.75

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