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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.81, 1,069.52 and 525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.81, 1,069.52 and 525.63 is: 725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.81 : 1,069.52 = 525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.81/1,069.52 = 525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.81x = 1,069.52 × 525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.81x = 562,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,171.80/774.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.56

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