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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.99, 1,071.32 and 539.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.99, 1,071.32 and 539.87 is: 745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.99 : 1,071.32 = 539.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.99/1,071.32 = 539.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.99x = 1,071.32 × 539.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.99x = 578,373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,373.53/775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.34

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