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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.68, 1,064.54 and 561.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.68, 1,064.54 and 561.53 is: 774.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.68 : 1,064.54 = 561.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.68/1,064.54 = 561.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.68x = 1,064.54 × 561.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.68x = 597,771.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,771.15/771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.64

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