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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.29, 1,064.06 and 561.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.29, 1,064.06 and 561.01 is: 773.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.29 : 1,064.06 = 561.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.29/1,064.06 = 561.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.29x = 1,064.06 × 561.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.29x = 596,948.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,948.30/771.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.96

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