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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.54, 1,065.92 and 524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.54, 1,065.92 and 524.32 is: 723.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.54 : 1,065.92 = 524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.54/1,065.92 = 524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.54x = 1,065.92 × 524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.54x = 558,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,883.17/772.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.44

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