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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.96, 1,073.02 and 528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.96, 1,073.02 and 528.84 is: 729.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.96 : 1,073.02 = 528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.96/1,073.02 = 528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.96x = 1,073.02 × 528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.96x = 567,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,455.90/777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.42

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