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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.04, 1,152.90 and 526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.04, 1,152.90 and 526.20 is: 787.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.04 : 1,152.90 = 526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.04/1,152.90 = 526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.04x = 1,152.90 × 526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.04x = 606,655.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,655.98/770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.82

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