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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.06, 1,062.99 and 534.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.06, 1,062.99 and 534.61 is: 737.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.06 : 1,062.99 = 534.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.06/1,062.99 = 534.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.06x = 1,062.99 × 534.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.06x = 568,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,282.43/771.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.01

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