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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.68, 1,065.92 and 562.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.68, 1,065.92 and 562.53 is: 776.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.68 : 1,065.92 = 562.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.68/1,065.92 = 562.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.68x = 1,065.92 × 562.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.68x = 599,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,611.98/772.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.02

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