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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.05, 1,065.77 and 536.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.05, 1,065.77 and 536.79 is: 741.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.05 : 1,065.77 = 536.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.05/1,065.77 = 536.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.05x = 1,065.77 × 536.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.05x = 572,094.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,094.68/772.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.01

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