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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.03, 1,153.02 and 527.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.03, 1,153.02 and 527.03 is: 789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.03 : 1,153.02 = 527.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.03/1,153.02 = 527.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.03x = 1,153.02 × 527.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.03x = 607,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,676.13/770.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.16

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