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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.37, 1,063.88 and 534.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.37, 1,063.88 and 534.93 is: 738.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.37 : 1,063.88 = 534.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.37/1,063.88 = 534.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.37x = 1,063.88 × 534.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.37x = 569,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,101.33/770.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.74

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