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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.10, 1,071.94 and 525.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.10, 1,071.94 and 525.46 is: 724.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.10 : 1,071.94 = 525.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.10/1,071.94 = 525.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.10x = 1,071.94 × 525.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.10x = 563,253.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,253.61/777.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.82

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