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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.79, 1,064.04 and 535.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.79, 1,064.04 and 535.54 is: 739.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.79 : 1,064.04 = 535.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.79/1,064.04 = 535.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.79x = 1,064.04 × 535.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.79x = 569,835.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,835.33/770.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.28

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