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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.73, 1,070.55 and 527.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.73, 1,070.55 and 527.55 is: 728.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.73 : 1,070.55 = 527.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.73/1,070.55 = 527.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.73x = 1,070.55 × 527.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.73x = 564,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,768.65/775.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.05

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