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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.28, 1,067.71 and 538.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.28, 1,067.71 and 538.50 is: 742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.28 : 1,067.71 = 538.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.28/1,067.71 = 538.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.28x = 1,067.71 × 538.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.28x = 574,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,957.98/774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.57

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