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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.80, 1,067.10 and 522.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.80, 1,067.10 and 522.29 is: 720.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.80 : 1,067.10 = 522.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.80/1,067.10 = 522.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.80x = 1,067.10 × 522.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.80x = 557,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,335.66/773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.26

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