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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.15, 1,070.08 and 523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.15, 1,070.08 and 523.14 is: 722.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.15 : 1,070.08 = 523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.15/1,070.08 = 523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.15x = 1,070.08 × 523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.15x = 559,801.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,801.65/775.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.18

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