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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.64, 1,068.72 and 542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.64, 1,068.72 and 542.08 is: 747.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.64 : 1,068.72 = 542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.64/1,068.72 = 542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.64x = 1,068.72 × 542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.64x = 579,331.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,331.74/774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.87

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