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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.66, 1,065.37 and 562.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.66, 1,065.37 and 562.93 is: 776.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.66 : 1,065.37 = 562.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.66/1,065.37 = 562.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.66x = 1,065.37 × 562.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.66x = 599,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,724.66/772.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.18

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