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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.18, 1,067.25 and 552.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.18, 1,067.25 and 552.75 is: 761.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.18 : 1,067.25 = 552.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.18/1,067.25 = 552.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.18x = 1,067.25 × 552.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.18x = 589,920.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,920.51/774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.99

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