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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,069.92 and 554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,069.92 and 554.64 is: 764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,069.92 = 554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,069.92 = 554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,069.92 × 554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 593,420.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,420.43/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.68

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