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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.16, 1,067.70 and 525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.16, 1,067.70 and 525.08 is: 724.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.16 : 1,067.70 = 525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.16/1,067.70 = 525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.16x = 1,067.70 × 525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.16x = 560,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,627.92/774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.18

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