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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.17, 1,072.23 and 528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.17, 1,072.23 and 528.06 is: 728.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.17 : 1,072.23 = 528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.17/1,072.23 = 528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.17x = 1,072.23 × 528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.17x = 566,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,201.77/777.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.54

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