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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.43, 1,072.89 and 529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.43, 1,072.89 and 529.62 is: 729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.43 : 1,072.89 = 529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.43/1,072.89 = 529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.43x = 1,072.89 × 529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.43x = 568,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,224.00/778.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.97

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