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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.52, 1,069.32 and 527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.52, 1,069.32 and 527 is: 726.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.52 : 1,069.32 = 527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.52/1,069.32 = 527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.52x = 1,069.32 × 527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.52x = 563,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,531.64/775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.65

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