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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.97, 1,071.75 and 528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.97, 1,071.75 and 528.30 is: 728.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.97 : 1,071.75 = 528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.97/1,071.75 = 528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.97x = 1,071.75 × 528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.97x = 566,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,205.53/776.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.74

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