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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.14, 1,064.62 and 536.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.14, 1,064.62 and 536.29 is: 739.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.14 : 1,064.62 = 536.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.14/1,064.62 = 536.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.14x = 1,064.62 × 536.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.14x = 570,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,945.06/772.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.43

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