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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.53, 1,063.16 and 522.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.53, 1,063.16 and 522.31 is: 720.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.53 : 1,063.16 = 522.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.53/1,063.16 = 522.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.53x = 1,063.16 × 522.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.53x = 555,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,296.49/770.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.67

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