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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.22, 1,066.83 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.22, 1,066.83 and 525.36 is: 724.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.22 : 1,066.83 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.22/1,066.83 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.22x = 1,066.83 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.22x = 560,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,469.81/773.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.85

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