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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.09, 1,067.85 and 525.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.09, 1,067.85 and 525.42 is: 724.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.09 : 1,067.85 = 525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.09/1,067.85 = 525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.09x = 1,067.85 × 525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.09x = 561,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,069.75/774.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.81

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