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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.06, 1,075.28 and 530.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.06, 1,075.28 and 530.98 is: 732.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.06 : 1,075.28 = 530.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.06/1,075.28 = 530.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.06x = 1,075.28 × 530.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.06x = 570,952.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,952.17/779.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.87

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