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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,074.06 and 529.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,074.06 and 529.75 is: 730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,074.06 = 529.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,074.06 = 529.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,074.06 × 529.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 568,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,983.29/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.48

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