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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.22, 1,067.37 and 552.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.22, 1,067.37 and 552.79 is: 762.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.22 : 1,067.37 = 552.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.22/1,067.37 = 552.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.22x = 1,067.37 × 552.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.22x = 590,026.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,026.27/774.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.09

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