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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.41, 1,065.02 and 562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.41, 1,065.02 and 562.68 is: 775.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.41 : 1,065.02 = 562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.41/1,065.02 = 562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.41x = 1,065.02 × 562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.41x = 599,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,265.14/772.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.84

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