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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.78, 1,069.33 and 541.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.78, 1,069.33 and 541.74 is: 747.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.78 : 1,069.33 = 541.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.78/1,069.33 = 541.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.78x = 1,069.33 × 541.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.78x = 579,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,298.83/774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.69

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