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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.28, 1,073.28 and 529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.28, 1,073.28 and 529.12 is: 730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.28 : 1,073.28 = 529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.28/1,073.28 = 529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.28x = 1,073.28 × 529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.28x = 567,893.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,893.91/777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.62

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