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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.12, 1,063.26 and 575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.12, 1,063.26 and 575.28 is: 792.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.12 : 1,063.26 = 575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.12/1,063.26 = 575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.12x = 1,063.26 × 575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.12x = 611,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,672.21/772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.20

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