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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.23, 1,063.90 and 522.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.23, 1,063.90 and 522.69 is: 721.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.23 : 1,063.90 = 522.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.23/1,063.90 = 522.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.23x = 1,063.90 × 522.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.23x = 556,089.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,089.89/771.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.04

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