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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.54, 1,063.68 and 521.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.54, 1,063.68 and 521.74 is: 720.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.54 : 1,063.68 = 521.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.54/1,063.68 = 521.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.54x = 1,063.68 × 521.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.54x = 554,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,959.08/770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.22

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