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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.48, 1,068.48 and 553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.48, 1,068.48 and 553.92 is: 764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.48 : 1,068.48 = 553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.48/1,068.48 = 553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.48x = 1,068.48 × 553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.48x = 591,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,852.44/774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.19

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