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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.50, 1,069.77 and 520.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.50, 1,069.77 and 520.05 is: 717.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.50 : 1,069.77 = 520.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.50/1,069.77 = 520.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.50x = 1,069.77 × 520.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.50x = 556,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,333.89/775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.39

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