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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.51, 1,067.93 and 525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.51, 1,067.93 and 525.99 is: 725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.51 : 1,067.93 = 525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.51/1,067.93 = 525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.51x = 1,067.93 × 525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.51x = 561,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,720.50/774.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.26

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