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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,071.12 and 527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,071.12 and 527.40 is: 727.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,071.12 = 527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,071.12 = 527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,071.12 × 527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 564,908.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,908.69/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.94

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