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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.31, 1,063.44 and 521.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.31, 1,063.44 and 521.82 is: 720.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.31 : 1,063.44 = 521.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.31/1,063.44 = 521.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.31x = 1,063.44 × 521.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.31x = 554,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,924.26/770.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.39

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