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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.40, 1,068.18 and 520.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.40, 1,068.18 and 520.89 is: 719.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.40 : 1,068.18 = 520.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.40/1,068.18 = 520.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.40x = 1,068.18 × 520.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.40x = 556,404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,404.28/773.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.43

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