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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.38, 1,069.25 and 553.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.38, 1,069.25 and 553.25 is: 763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.38 : 1,069.25 = 553.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.38/1,069.25 = 553.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.38x = 1,069.25 × 553.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.38x = 591,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,554.45/774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.91

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