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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.26, 1,065.55 and 535.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.26, 1,065.55 and 535.85 is: 739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.26 : 1,065.55 = 535.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.26/1,065.55 = 535.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.26x = 1,065.55 × 535.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.26x = 570,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,974.97/772.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.36

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