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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.48, 1,063.68 and 521.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.48, 1,063.68 and 521.72 is: 720.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.48 : 1,063.68 = 521.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.48/1,063.68 = 521.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.48x = 1,063.68 × 521.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.48x = 554,943.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,943.13/770.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.26

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