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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.32, 1,067.04 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.32, 1,067.04 and 525.16 is: 724.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.32 : 1,067.04 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.32/1,067.04 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.32x = 1,067.04 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.32x = 560,366.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,366.73/773.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.62

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