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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.26, 1,065.26 and 562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.26, 1,065.26 and 562.16 is: 775.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.26 : 1,065.26 = 562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.26/1,065.26 = 562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.26x = 1,065.26 × 562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.26x = 598,846.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,846.56/772.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.45

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