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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770, 1,062.42 and 533.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770, 1,062.42 and 533.56 is: 736.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770 : 1,062.42 = 533.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770/1,062.42 = 533.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770x = 1,062.42 × 533.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770x = 566,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,864.82/770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.19

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