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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774, 1,068.18 and 541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774, 1,068.18 and 541.68 is: 747.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774 : 1,068.18 = 541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774/1,068.18 = 541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774x = 1,068.18 × 541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774x = 578,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,611.74/774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.56

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