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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.34, 1,064.70 and 535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.34, 1,064.70 and 535.08 is: 738.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.34 : 1,064.70 = 535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.34/1,064.70 = 535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.34x = 1,064.70 × 535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.34x = 569,699.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,699.68/771.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.58

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