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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.10, 1,071.98 and 528.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.10, 1,071.98 and 528.42 is: 728.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.10 : 1,071.98 = 528.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.10/1,071.98 = 528.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.10x = 1,071.98 × 528.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.10x = 566,455.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,455.67/777.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.94

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