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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.88, 1,068.56 and 552.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.88, 1,068.56 and 552.75 is: 763.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.88 : 1,068.56 = 552.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.88/1,068.56 = 552.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.88x = 1,068.56 × 552.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.88x = 590,646.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,646.54/773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.23

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