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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.96, 1,065.75 and 537.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.96, 1,065.75 and 537.11 is: 740.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.96 : 1,065.75 = 537.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.96/1,065.75 = 537.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.96x = 1,065.75 × 537.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.96x = 572,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,424.98/772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.56

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