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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.98, 1,064.08 and 535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.98, 1,064.08 and 535.26 is: 738.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.98 : 1,064.08 = 535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.98/1,064.08 = 535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.98x = 1,064.08 × 535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.98x = 569,559.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,559.46/770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.75

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