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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.39, 1,063.46 and 534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.39, 1,063.46 and 534.29 is: 737.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.39 : 1,063.46 = 534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.39/1,063.46 = 534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.39x = 1,063.46 × 534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.39x = 568,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,188.05/770.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.54

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