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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771, 1,063.98 and 538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771, 1,063.98 and 538.26 is: 742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771 : 1,063.98 = 538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771/1,063.98 = 538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771x = 1,063.98 × 538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771x = 572,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,697.87/771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.80

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