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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.09, 1,071.99 and 528.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.09, 1,071.99 and 528.42 is: 728.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.09 : 1,071.99 = 528.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.09/1,071.99 = 528.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.09x = 1,071.99 × 528.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.09x = 566,460.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,460.96/777.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.95

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