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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.08, 1,155.72 and 528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.08, 1,155.72 and 528.32 is: 792.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.08 : 1,155.72 = 528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.08/1,155.72 = 528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.08x = 1,155.72 × 528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.08x = 610,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,589.99/770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.89

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