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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.82, 1,066.97 and 536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.82, 1,066.97 and 536.69 is: 740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.82 : 1,066.97 = 536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.82/1,066.97 = 536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.82x = 1,066.97 × 536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.82x = 572,632.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,632.13/772.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.96

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