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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.75, 1,067.88 and 539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.75, 1,067.88 and 539.04 is: 742.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.75 : 1,067.88 = 539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.75/1,067.88 = 539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.75x = 1,067.88 × 539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.75x = 575,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,630.04/774.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.99

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