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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.74, 1,064.58 and 523.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.74, 1,064.58 and 523.19 is: 721.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.74 : 1,064.58 = 523.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.74/1,064.58 = 523.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.74x = 1,064.58 × 523.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.74x = 556,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,972.29/771.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.71

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