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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.27, 1,067.59 and 525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.27, 1,067.59 and 525.75 is: 724.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.27 : 1,067.59 = 525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.27/1,067.59 = 525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.27x = 1,067.59 × 525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.27x = 561,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,277.48/774.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.92

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