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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.69, 1,071.29 and 527.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.69, 1,071.29 and 527.58 is: 727.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.69 : 1,071.29 = 527.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.69/1,071.29 = 527.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.69x = 1,071.29 × 527.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.69x = 565,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,185.75/776.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.69

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