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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.24, 1,066.74 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.24, 1,066.74 and 524.48 is: 723.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.24 : 1,066.74 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.24/1,066.74 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.24x = 1,066.74 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.24x = 559,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,483.80/773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.56

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