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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.36, 1,067.58 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.36, 1,067.58 and 554.04 is: 763.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.36 : 1,067.58 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.36/1,067.58 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.36x = 1,067.58 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.36x = 591,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,482.02/774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.83

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