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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.92, 1,068.56 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.92, 1,068.56 and 553.80 is: 763.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.92 : 1,068.56 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.92/1,068.56 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.92x = 1,068.56 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.92x = 591,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,768.53/774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.65

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