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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.21, 1,064.22 and 522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.21, 1,064.22 and 522.14 is: 720.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.21 : 1,064.22 = 522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.21/1,064.22 = 522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.21x = 1,064.22 × 522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.21x = 555,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,666.51/771.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.51

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