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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.51, 1,066.55 and 524.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.51, 1,066.55 and 524.99 is: 723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.51 : 1,066.55 = 524.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.51/1,066.55 = 524.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.51x = 1,066.55 × 524.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.51x = 559,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,932.06/773.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.88

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