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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.39, 1,070.82 and 527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.39, 1,070.82 and 527.92 is: 728.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.39 : 1,070.82 = 527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.39/1,070.82 = 527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.39x = 1,070.82 × 527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.39x = 565,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,304.62/776.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.12

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