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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.67, 1,068.22 and 553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.67, 1,068.22 and 553.54 is: 763.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.67 : 1,068.22 = 553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.67/1,068.22 = 553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.67x = 1,068.22 × 553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.67x = 591,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,302.50/774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.30

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