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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.96, 1,064.25 and 522.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.96, 1,064.25 and 522.99 is: 721.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.96 : 1,064.25 = 522.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.96/1,064.25 = 522.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.96x = 1,064.25 × 522.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.96x = 556,592.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,592.11/770.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.95

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