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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.22, 1,073.76 and 530.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.22, 1,073.76 and 530.36 is: 731.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.22 : 1,073.76 = 530.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.22/1,073.76 = 530.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.22x = 1,073.76 × 530.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.22x = 569,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,479.35/778.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.77

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