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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774, 1,067.45 and 552.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774, 1,067.45 and 552.47 is: 761.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774 : 1,067.45 = 552.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774/1,067.45 = 552.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774x = 1,067.45 × 552.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774x = 589,726.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,726.00/774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.92

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