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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.10, 1,070.60 and 527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.10, 1,070.60 and 527.42 is: 727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.10 : 1,070.60 = 527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.10/1,070.60 = 527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.10x = 1,070.60 × 527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.10x = 564,655.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,655.85/776.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.56

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