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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.39, 1,067.61 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.39, 1,067.61 and 552.96 is: 762.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.39 : 1,067.61 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.39/1,067.61 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.39x = 1,067.61 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.39x = 590,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,340.19/774.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.33

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