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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.64, 1,068.12 and 537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.64, 1,068.12 and 537.52 is: 742.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.64 : 1,068.12 = 537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.64/1,068.12 = 537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.64x = 1,068.12 × 537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.64x = 574,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,131.18/773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.11

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