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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.46, 1,069.02 and 553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.46, 1,069.02 and 553.54 is: 764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.46 : 1,069.02 = 553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.46/1,069.02 = 553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.46x = 1,069.02 × 553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.46x = 591,745.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,745.33/774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.07

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