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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.32, 1,065.38 and 551.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.32, 1,065.38 and 551.39 is: 760.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.32 : 1,065.38 = 551.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.32/1,065.38 = 551.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.32x = 1,065.38 × 551.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.32x = 587,431.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,431.79/772.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.61

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