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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.95, 1,065.65 and 523.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.95, 1,065.65 and 523.83 is: 722.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.95 : 1,065.65 = 523.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.95/1,065.65 = 523.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.95x = 1,065.65 × 523.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.95x = 558,216.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,216.82/772.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.19

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