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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.80, 1,066.05 and 539.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.80, 1,066.05 and 539.52 is: 744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.80 : 1,066.05 = 539.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.80/1,066.05 = 539.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.80x = 1,066.05 × 539.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.80x = 575,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,155.30/772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.25

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