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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.20, 1,064.80 and 551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.20, 1,064.80 and 551.06 is: 759.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.20 : 1,064.80 = 551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.20/1,064.80 = 551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.20x = 1,064.80 × 551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.20x = 586,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,768.69/772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.87

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