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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.35, 1,064.34 and 539.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.35, 1,064.34 and 539.07 is: 742.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.35 : 1,064.34 = 539.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.35/1,064.34 = 539.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.35x = 1,064.34 × 539.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.35x = 573,753.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,753.76/772.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.87

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