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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.00, 1,063.48 and 534.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.00, 1,063.48 and 534.83 is: 737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.00 : 1,063.48 = 534.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.00/1,063.48 = 534.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.00x = 1,063.48 × 534.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.00x = 568,778.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,778.33/771.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.72

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