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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.75, 1,069.70 and 541.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.75, 1,069.70 and 541.47 is: 747.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.75 : 1,069.70 = 541.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.75/1,069.70 = 541.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.75x = 1,069.70 × 541.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.75x = 579,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,207.75/774.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.61

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