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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.26, 1,073.75 and 530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.26, 1,073.75 and 530.15 is: 730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.26 : 1,073.75 = 530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.26/1,073.75 = 530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.26x = 1,073.75 × 530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.26x = 569,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,244.52/779.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.50

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