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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.94, 1,067.14 and 536.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.94, 1,067.14 and 536.82 is: 741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.94 : 1,067.14 = 536.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.94/1,067.14 = 536.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.94x = 1,067.14 × 536.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.94x = 572,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,858.76/772.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.14

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