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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.76, 1,064.72 and 539.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.76, 1,064.72 and 539.02 is: 743.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.76 : 1,064.72 = 539.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.76/1,064.72 = 539.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.76x = 1,064.72 × 539.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.76x = 573,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,905.37/771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.63

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