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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.08, 1,067.74 and 525.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.08, 1,067.74 and 525.83 is: 725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.08 : 1,067.74 = 525.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.08/1,067.74 = 525.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.08x = 1,067.74 × 525.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.08x = 561,445.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,445.07/774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.31

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