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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.14, 1,073.07 and 525.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.14, 1,073.07 and 525.78 is: 725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.14 : 1,073.07 = 525.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.14/1,073.07 = 525.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.14x = 1,073.07 × 525.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.14x = 564,198.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,198.74/778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.06

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