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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.73, 1,073.01 and 528.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.73, 1,073.01 and 528.62 is: 729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.73 : 1,073.01 = 528.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.73/1,073.01 = 528.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.73x = 1,073.01 × 528.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.73x = 567,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,214.55/777.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.32

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