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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.56, 1,065.84 and 536.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.56, 1,065.84 and 536.64 is: 740.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.56 : 1,065.84 = 536.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.56/1,065.84 = 536.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.56x = 1,065.84 × 536.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.56x = 571,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,972.38/772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.36

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