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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.76, 1,073.06 and 529.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.76, 1,073.06 and 529.65 is: 729.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.76 : 1,073.06 = 529.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.76/1,073.06 = 529.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.76x = 1,073.06 × 529.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.76x = 568,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,342.19/778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.81

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