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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.55, 1,065.08 and 536.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.55, 1,065.08 and 536.29 is: 740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.55 : 1,065.08 = 536.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.55/1,065.08 = 536.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.55x = 1,065.08 × 536.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.55x = 571,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,190.43/771.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.32

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