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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.89, 1,063.29 and 522.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.89, 1,063.29 and 522.42 is: 720.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.89 : 1,063.29 = 522.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.89/1,063.29 = 522.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.89x = 1,063.29 × 522.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.89x = 555,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,481.35/770.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.57

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