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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.29, 1,072.87 and 529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.29, 1,072.87 and 529.02 is: 730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.29 : 1,072.87 = 529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.29/1,072.87 = 529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.29x = 1,072.87 × 529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.29x = 567,568.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,568.36/777.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.19

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