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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.29, 1,065.44 and 562.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.29, 1,065.44 and 562.01 is: 775.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.29 : 1,065.44 = 562.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.29/1,065.44 = 562.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.29x = 1,065.44 × 562.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.29x = 598,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,787.93/772.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.34

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