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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.42, 1,067.88 and 553.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.42, 1,067.88 and 553.29 is: 762.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.42 : 1,067.88 = 553.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.42/1,067.88 = 553.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.42x = 1,067.88 × 553.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.42x = 590,847.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,847.33/774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.95

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