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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.34, 1,064.05 and 522.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.34, 1,064.05 and 522.57 is: 720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.34 : 1,064.05 = 522.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.34/1,064.05 = 522.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.34x = 1,064.05 × 522.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.34x = 556,038.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,038.00/771.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.88

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