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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.48, 1,068.32 and 525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.48, 1,068.32 and 525.80 is: 725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.48 : 1,068.32 = 525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.48/1,068.32 = 525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.48x = 1,068.32 × 525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.48x = 561,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,722.66/774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.29

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