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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.78, 1,069.47 and 554.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.78, 1,069.47 and 554.65 is: 764.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.78 : 1,069.47 = 554.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.78/1,069.47 = 554.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.78x = 1,069.47 × 554.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.78x = 593,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,181.54/775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.63

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