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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.60, 1,072.71 and 528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.60, 1,072.71 and 528.48 is: 729.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.60 : 1,072.71 = 528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.60/1,072.71 = 528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.60x = 1,072.71 × 528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.60x = 566,905.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,905.78/777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.05

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