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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.02, 1,068.57 and 553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.02, 1,068.57 and 553.89 is: 763.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.02 : 1,068.57 = 553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.02/1,068.57 = 553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.02x = 1,068.57 × 553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.02x = 591,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,870.24/775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.68

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