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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.04, 1,064.36 and 522.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.04, 1,064.36 and 522.98 is: 721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.04 : 1,064.36 = 522.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.04/1,064.36 = 522.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.04x = 1,064.36 × 522.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.04x = 556,638.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,638.99/772.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.00

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