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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.87, 1,073.79 and 529.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.87, 1,073.79 and 529.38 is: 730.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.87 : 1,073.79 = 529.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.87/1,073.79 = 529.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.87x = 1,073.79 × 529.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.87x = 568,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,442.95/777.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.77

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