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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.83, 1,068.38 and 537.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.83, 1,068.38 and 537.71 is: 742.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.83 : 1,068.38 = 537.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.83/1,068.38 = 537.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.83x = 1,068.38 × 537.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.83x = 574,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,470.58/773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.37

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