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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.52, 1,066.40 and 539.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.52, 1,066.40 and 539.80 is: 745.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.52 : 1,066.40 = 539.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.52/1,066.40 = 539.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.52x = 1,066.40 × 539.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.52x = 575,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,642.72/772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.15

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