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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.02, 1,070.50 and 527.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.02, 1,070.50 and 527.93 is: 728.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.02 : 1,070.50 = 527.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.02/1,070.50 = 527.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.02x = 1,070.50 × 527.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.02x = 565,149.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,149.07/776.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.27

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