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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.79, 1,073.56 and 529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.79, 1,073.56 and 529.52 is: 730.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.79 : 1,073.56 = 529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.79/1,073.56 = 529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.79x = 1,073.56 × 529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.79x = 568,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,471.49/777.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.89

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