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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.99, 1,070.48 and 524.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.99, 1,070.48 and 524.05 is: 722.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.99 : 1,070.48 = 524.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.99/1,070.48 = 524.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.99x = 1,070.48 × 524.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.99x = 560,982.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,982.42/775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.92

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