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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.45, 1,071.51 and 554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.45, 1,071.51 and 554.02 is: 765.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.45 : 1,071.51 = 554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.45/1,071.51 = 554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.45x = 1,071.51 × 554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.45x = 593,637.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,637.97/775.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.54

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