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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.16, 1,067.16 and 524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.16, 1,067.16 and 524.90 is: 724.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.16 : 1,067.16 = 524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.16/1,067.16 = 524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.16x = 1,067.16 × 524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.16x = 560,146.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,146.95/773.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.49

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