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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.88, 1,062.55 and 522.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.88, 1,062.55 and 522.11 is: 719.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.88 : 1,062.55 = 522.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.88/1,062.55 = 522.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.88x = 1,062.55 × 522.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.88x = 554,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,760.06/770.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.65

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