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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.31, 1,069.27 and 554.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.31, 1,069.27 and 554.38 is: 764.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.31 : 1,069.27 = 554.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.31/1,069.27 = 554.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.31x = 1,069.27 × 554.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.31x = 592,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,777.84/775.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.57

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