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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.41, 1,070.27 and 527.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.41, 1,070.27 and 527.15 is: 727.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.41 : 1,070.27 = 527.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.41/1,070.27 = 527.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.41x = 1,070.27 × 527.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.41x = 564,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,184.84/775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.60

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