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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.28, 1,064.20 and 522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.28, 1,064.20 and 522.40 is: 721.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.28 : 1,064.20 = 522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.28/1,064.20 = 522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.28x = 1,064.20 × 522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.28x = 555,938.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,938.08/770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.74

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