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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.23, 1,067.99 and 552.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.23, 1,067.99 and 552.69 is: 762.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.23 : 1,067.99 = 552.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.23/1,067.99 = 552.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.23x = 1,067.99 × 552.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.23x = 590,264.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,264.63/774.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.39

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