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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.54, 1,067.58 and 754.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.54, 1,067.58 and 754.02 is: 1,039.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.54 : 1,067.58 = 754.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.54/1,067.58 = 754.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.54x = 1,067.58 × 754.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.54x = 804,976.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,976.67/774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.30

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