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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.28, 1,063.12 and 537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.28, 1,063.12 and 537.24 is: 741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.28 : 1,063.12 = 537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.28/1,063.12 = 537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.28x = 1,063.12 × 537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.28x = 571,150.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,150.59/770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.48

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