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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.73, 1,071.63 and 527.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.73, 1,071.63 and 527.62 is: 727.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.73 : 1,071.63 = 527.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.73/1,071.63 = 527.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.73x = 1,071.63 × 527.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.73x = 565,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,412.75/776.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.94

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