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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.71, 1,067.67 and 524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.71, 1,067.67 and 524.64 is: 723.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.71 : 1,067.67 = 524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.71/1,067.67 = 524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.71x = 1,067.67 × 524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.71x = 560,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,142.39/773.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.97

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