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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.66, 1,066.46 and 524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.66, 1,066.46 and 524.40 is: 723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.66 : 1,066.46 = 524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.66/1,066.46 = 524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.66x = 1,066.46 × 524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.66x = 559,251.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,251.62/772.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.80

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