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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.08, 1,068.66 and 542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.08, 1,068.66 and 542.28 is: 747.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.08 : 1,068.66 = 542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.08/1,068.66 = 542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.08x = 1,068.66 × 542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.08x = 579,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,512.94/775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.68

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