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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.07, 1,155.16 and 523.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.07, 1,155.16 and 523.17 is: 784.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.07 : 1,155.16 = 523.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.07/1,155.16 = 523.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.07x = 1,155.16 × 523.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.07x = 604,345.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,345.06/770.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.79

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