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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.91, 1,070.96 and 527.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.91, 1,070.96 and 527.65 is: 728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.91 : 1,070.96 = 527.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.91/1,070.96 = 527.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.91x = 1,070.96 × 527.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.91x = 565,092.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,092.04/775.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.30

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