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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.22, 1,074.87 and 530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.22, 1,074.87 and 530.64 is: 731.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.22 : 1,074.87 = 530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.22/1,074.87 = 530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.22x = 1,074.87 × 530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.22x = 570,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,369.02/779.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.97

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