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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.77, 1,077.32 and 528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.77, 1,077.32 and 528.80 is: 729.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.77 : 1,077.32 = 528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.77/1,077.32 = 528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.77x = 1,077.32 × 528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.77x = 569,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,682.75/780.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.64

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