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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.77, 1,073.45 and 528.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.77, 1,073.45 and 528.95 is: 730.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.77 : 1,073.45 = 528.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.77/1,073.45 = 528.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.77x = 1,073.45 × 528.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.77x = 567,793.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,793.37/777.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.03

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