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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.39, 1,069.02 and 525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.39, 1,069.02 and 525.72 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.39 : 1,069.02 = 525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.39/1,069.02 = 525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.39x = 1,069.02 × 525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.39x = 562,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,005.19/774.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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