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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,064.64 and 523.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,064.64 and 523.62 is: 721.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,064.64 = 523.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,064.64 = 523.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,064.64 × 523.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 557,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,466.80/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.75

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