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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.09, 1,070.69 and 527.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.09, 1,070.69 and 527.02 is: 727.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.09 : 1,070.69 = 527.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.09/1,070.69 = 527.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.09x = 1,070.69 × 527.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.09x = 564,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,269.73/776.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.07

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