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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.12, 1,066.44 and 523.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.12, 1,066.44 and 523.01 is: 722.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.12 : 1,066.44 = 523.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.12/1,066.44 = 523.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.12x = 1,066.44 × 523.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.12x = 557,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,758.78/772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.37

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