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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.10, 1,073.36 and 529.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.10, 1,073.36 and 529.42 is: 730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.10 : 1,073.36 = 529.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.10/1,073.36 = 529.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.10x = 1,073.36 × 529.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.10x = 568,258.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,258.25/778.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.32

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