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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.51, 1,073.52 and 529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.51, 1,073.52 and 529.05 is: 730.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.51 : 1,073.52 = 529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.51/1,073.52 = 529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.51x = 1,073.52 × 529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.51x = 567,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,945.76/777.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.47

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