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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.82, 1,064.98 and 538.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.82, 1,064.98 and 538.98 is: 744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.82 : 1,064.98 = 538.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.82/1,064.98 = 538.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.82x = 1,064.98 × 538.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.82x = 574,002.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,002.92/770.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.67

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