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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.14, 1,063.85 and 538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.14, 1,063.85 and 538.40 is: 742.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.14 : 1,063.85 = 538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.14/1,063.85 = 538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.14x = 1,063.85 × 538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.14x = 572,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,776.84/771.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.77

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