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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.30, 1,070.56 and 524.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.30, 1,070.56 and 524.79 is: 723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.30 : 1,070.56 = 524.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.30/1,070.56 = 524.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.30x = 1,070.56 × 524.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.30x = 561,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,819.84/776.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.72

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