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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.52, 1,063.02 and 537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.52, 1,063.02 and 537.24 is: 741.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.52 : 1,063.02 = 537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.52/1,063.02 = 537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.52x = 1,063.02 × 537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.52x = 571,096.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,096.86/770.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.18

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