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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.23, 1,062.52 and 521.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.23, 1,062.52 and 521.69 is: 719.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.23 : 1,062.52 = 521.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.23/1,062.52 = 521.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.23x = 1,062.52 × 521.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.23x = 554,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,305.42/770.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.66

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