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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.27, 1,065.59 and 552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.27, 1,065.59 and 552.18 is: 761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.27 : 1,065.59 = 552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.27/1,065.59 = 552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.27x = 1,065.59 × 552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.27x = 588,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,400.79/772.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.91

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