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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.59, 1,074.06 and 529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.59, 1,074.06 and 529.92 is: 731.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.59 : 1,074.06 = 529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.59/1,074.06 = 529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.59x = 1,074.06 × 529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.59x = 569,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,165.88/778.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.02

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