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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.03, 1,073.59 and 529.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.03, 1,073.59 and 529.66 is: 730.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.03 : 1,073.59 = 529.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.03/1,073.59 = 529.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.03x = 1,073.59 × 529.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.03x = 568,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,637.68/778.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.87

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