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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.90, 1,067.85 and 553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.90, 1,067.85 and 553.23 is: 762.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.90 : 1,067.85 = 553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.90/1,067.85 = 553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.90x = 1,067.85 × 553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.90x = 590,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,766.66/774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.38

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