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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.51, 1,072.72 and 529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.51, 1,072.72 and 529.40 is: 729.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.51 : 1,072.72 = 529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.51/1,072.72 = 529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.51x = 1,072.72 × 529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.51x = 567,891.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,891.28/778.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.46

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