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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.07, 1,064.52 and 536.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.07, 1,064.52 and 536.22 is: 739.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.07 : 1,064.52 = 536.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.07/1,064.52 = 536.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.07x = 1,064.52 × 536.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.07x = 570,818.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,818.93/772.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.33

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