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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.64, 1,083.24 and 523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.64, 1,083.24 and 523 is: 722.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.64 : 1,083.24 = 523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.64/1,083.24 = 523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.64x = 1,083.24 × 523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.64x = 566,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,534.52/784.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.03

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