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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.22, 1,068.75 and 553.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.22, 1,068.75 and 553.79 is: 763.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.22 : 1,068.75 = 553.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.22/1,068.75 = 553.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.22x = 1,068.75 × 553.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.22x = 591,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,857.72/775.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.47

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