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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.41, 1,063.46 and 523.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.41, 1,063.46 and 523.01 is: 721.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.41 : 1,063.46 = 523.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.41/1,063.46 = 523.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.41x = 1,063.46 × 523.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.41x = 556,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,200.21/770.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.95

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