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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.81, 1,077.73 and 528.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.81, 1,077.73 and 528.62 is: 729.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.81 : 1,077.73 = 528.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.81/1,077.73 = 528.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.81x = 1,077.73 × 528.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.81x = 569,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,702.92/780.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.63

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