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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.23, 1,066.61 and 562.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.23, 1,066.61 and 562.07 is: 776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.23 : 1,066.61 = 562.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.23/1,066.61 = 562.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.23x = 1,066.61 × 562.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.23x = 599,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,513.55/772.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.34

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