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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.64, 1,064.38 and 561.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.64, 1,064.38 and 561.56 is: 774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.64 : 1,064.38 = 561.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.64/1,064.38 = 561.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.64x = 1,064.38 × 561.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.64x = 597,713.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,713.23/771.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.60

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