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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,070.42 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,070.42 and 526.92 is: 726.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,070.42 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,070.42 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,070.42 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 564,025.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,025.71/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.80

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