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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,067.28 and 540.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,067.28 and 540.64 is: 745.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,067.28 = 540.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,067.28 = 540.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,067.28 × 540.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 577,014.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,014.26/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.57

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