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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.21, 1,065.60 and 523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.21, 1,065.60 and 523.14 is: 721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.21 : 1,065.60 = 523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.21/1,065.60 = 523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.21x = 1,065.60 × 523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.21x = 557,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,457.98/772.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.90

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