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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.22, 1,072.46 and 528.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.22, 1,072.46 and 528.86 is: 729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.22 : 1,072.46 = 528.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.22/1,072.46 = 528.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.22x = 1,072.46 × 528.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.22x = 567,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,185.20/777.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.76

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