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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.30, 1,064.01 and 522.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.30, 1,064.01 and 522.81 is: 721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.30 : 1,064.01 = 522.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.30/1,064.01 = 522.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.30x = 1,064.01 × 522.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.30x = 556,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,275.07/771.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.22

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