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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.62, 1,070.52 and 527.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.62, 1,070.52 and 527.51 is: 727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.62 : 1,070.52 = 527.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.62/1,070.52 = 527.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.62x = 1,070.52 × 527.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.62x = 564,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,704.65/776.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.13

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