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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.97, 1,063.54 and 522.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.97, 1,063.54 and 522.39 is: 720.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.97 : 1,063.54 = 522.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.97/1,063.54 = 522.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.97x = 1,063.54 × 522.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.97x = 555,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,582.66/770.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.63

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