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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.04, 1,067.35 and 549.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.04, 1,067.35 and 549.87 is: 758.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.04 : 1,067.35 = 549.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.04/1,067.35 = 549.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.04x = 1,067.35 × 549.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.04x = 586,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,901.00/774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.24

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