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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,069.99 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,069.99 and 527.50 is: 727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,069.99 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,069.99 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,069.99 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 564,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,419.73/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.31

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