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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.88, 1,066.12 and 536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.88, 1,066.12 and 536.96 is: 740.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.88 : 1,066.12 = 536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.88/1,066.12 = 536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.88x = 1,066.12 × 536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.88x = 572,457.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,457.12/772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.69

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