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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.88, 1,067.11 and 539.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.88, 1,067.11 and 539.60 is: 745.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.88 : 1,067.11 = 539.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.88/1,067.11 = 539.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.88x = 1,067.11 × 539.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.88x = 575,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,805.87/772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.02

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