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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.50, 1,069.36 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.50, 1,069.36 and 541.22 is: 747.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.50 : 1,069.36 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.50/1,069.36 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.50x = 1,069.36 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.50x = 578,759.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,759.02/774.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.27

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