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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.28, 1,072.32 and 528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.28, 1,072.32 and 528.48 is: 730.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.28 : 1,072.32 = 528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.28/1,072.32 = 528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.28x = 1,072.32 × 528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.28x = 566,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,699.67/776.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.02

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