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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.58, 1,070.58 and 527.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.58, 1,070.58 and 527.91 is: 727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.58 : 1,070.58 = 527.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.58/1,070.58 = 527.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.58x = 1,070.58 × 527.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.58x = 565,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,169.89/776.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.77

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