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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,064.94 and 551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,064.94 and 551.28 is: 760.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,064.94 = 551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,064.94 = 551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,064.94 × 551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 587,080.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,080.12/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.45

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