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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,063.80 and 522.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,063.80 and 522.36 is: 720.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,063.80 = 522.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,063.80 = 522.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,063.80 × 522.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 555,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,686.57/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.62

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