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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.97, 1,068.18 and 525.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.97, 1,068.18 and 525.87 is: 725.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.97 : 1,068.18 = 525.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.97/1,068.18 = 525.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.97x = 1,068.18 × 525.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.97x = 561,723.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,723.82/773.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.77

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