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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.03, 1,072.83 and 528.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.03, 1,072.83 and 528.55 is: 729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.03 : 1,072.83 = 528.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.03/1,072.83 = 528.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.03x = 1,072.83 × 528.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.03x = 567,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,044.30/777.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.76

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