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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.12, 1,065.30 and 771.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.12, 1,065.30 and 771.68 is: 1,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.12 : 1,065.30 = 771.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.12/1,065.30 = 771.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.12x = 1,065.30 × 771.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.12x = 822,070.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,070.70/773.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.32

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