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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.20, 1,065.71 and 524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.20, 1,065.71 and 524.04 is: 723.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.20 : 1,065.71 = 524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.20/1,065.71 = 524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.20x = 1,065.71 × 524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.20x = 558,474.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,474.67/772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.23

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