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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.59, 1,063.02 and 521.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.59, 1,063.02 and 521.92 is: 719.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.59 : 1,063.02 = 521.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.59/1,063.02 = 521.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.59x = 1,063.02 × 521.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.59x = 554,811.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,811.40/770.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.98

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