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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.21, 1,063.51 and 521.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.21, 1,063.51 and 521.43 is: 720.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.21 : 1,063.51 = 521.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.21/1,063.51 = 521.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.21x = 1,063.51 × 521.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.21x = 554,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,546.02/770.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.00

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