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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.26, 1,063.88 and 561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.26, 1,063.88 and 561.16 is: 774.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.26 : 1,063.88 = 561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.26/1,063.88 = 561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.26x = 1,063.88 × 561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.26x = 597,001.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,001.58/771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.06

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