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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.22, 1,065.18 and 562.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.22, 1,065.18 and 562.34 is: 776.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.22 : 1,065.18 = 562.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.22/1,065.18 = 562.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.22x = 1,065.18 × 562.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.22x = 598,993.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,993.32/771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.68

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