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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.94, 1,068.18 and 537.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.94, 1,068.18 and 537.81 is: 742.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.94 : 1,068.18 = 537.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.94/1,068.18 = 537.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.94x = 1,068.18 × 537.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.94x = 574,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,477.89/773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.28

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