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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.55, 1,063.66 and 522.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.55, 1,063.66 and 522.47 is: 720.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.55 : 1,063.66 = 522.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.55/1,063.66 = 522.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.55x = 1,063.66 × 522.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.55x = 555,730.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,730.44/771.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.28

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