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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.56, 1,073.21 and 529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.56, 1,073.21 and 529.48 is: 730.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.56 : 1,073.21 = 529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.56/1,073.21 = 529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.56x = 1,073.21 × 529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.56x = 568,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,237.86/777.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.80

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