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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.64, 1,065.92 and 539.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.64, 1,065.92 and 539.90 is: 744.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.64 : 1,065.92 = 539.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.64/1,065.92 = 539.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.64x = 1,065.92 × 539.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.64x = 575,490.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,490.21/772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.84

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