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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.16, 1,064.60 and 523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.16, 1,064.60 and 523.12 is: 721.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.16 : 1,064.60 = 523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.16/1,064.60 = 523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.16x = 1,064.60 × 523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.16x = 556,913.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,913.55/772.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.24

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