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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,071.78 and 527.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,071.78 and 527.94 is: 728.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,071.78 = 527.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,071.78 = 527.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,071.78 × 527.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 565,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,833.55/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.68

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