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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.32, 1,067.82 and 525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.32, 1,067.82 and 525.92 is: 725.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.32 : 1,067.82 = 525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.32/1,067.82 = 525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.32x = 1,067.82 × 525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.32x = 561,587.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,587.89/774.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.27

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