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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.01, 1,068.29 and 541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.01, 1,068.29 and 541 is: 746.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.01 : 1,068.29 = 541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.01/1,068.29 = 541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.01x = 1,068.29 × 541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.01x = 577,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,944.89/774.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.69

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