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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,075.29 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,075.29 and 529.47 is: 731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,075.29 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,075.29 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,075.29 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 569,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,333.80/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.27

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