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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.73, 1,065.57 and 536.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.73, 1,065.57 and 536.95 is: 740.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.73 : 1,065.57 = 536.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.73/1,065.57 = 536.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.73x = 1,065.57 × 536.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.73x = 572,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,155.15/772.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.43

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