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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.68, 1,064.40 and 522.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.68, 1,064.40 and 522.92 is: 721.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.68 : 1,064.40 = 522.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.68/1,064.40 = 522.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.68x = 1,064.40 × 522.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.68x = 556,596.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,596.05/771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.28

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