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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.73, 1,063.20 and 522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.73, 1,063.20 and 522.14 is: 720.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.73 : 1,063.20 = 522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.73/1,063.20 = 522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.73x = 1,063.20 × 522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.73x = 555,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,139.25/770.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.28

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