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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.01, 1,064.48 and 523.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.01, 1,064.48 and 523.49 is: 721.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.01 : 1,064.48 = 523.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.01/1,064.48 = 523.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.01x = 1,064.48 × 523.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.01x = 557,248.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,248.61/772.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.81

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