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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.14, 1,065.81 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.14, 1,065.81 and 524.28 is: 723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.14 : 1,065.81 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.14/1,065.81 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.14x = 1,065.81 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.14x = 558,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,782.87/772.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.68

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