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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.38, 1,066.02 and 524.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.38, 1,066.02 and 524.62 is: 723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.38 : 1,066.02 = 524.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.38/1,066.02 = 524.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.38x = 1,066.02 × 524.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.38x = 559,255.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,255.41/773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.13

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