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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.03, 1,069.82 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.03, 1,069.82 and 554.90 is: 764.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.03 : 1,069.82 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.03/1,069.82 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.03x = 1,069.82 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.03x = 593,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,640.34/776.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.97

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