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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.24, 1,074 and 530.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.24, 1,074 and 530.05 is: 731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.24 : 1,074 = 530.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.24/1,074 = 530.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.24x = 1,074 × 530.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.24x = 569,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,273.70/778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.49

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