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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.09, 1,159.36 and 528.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.09, 1,159.36 and 528.14 is: 795.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.09 : 1,159.36 = 528.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.09/1,159.36 = 528.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.09x = 1,159.36 × 528.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.09x = 612,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,304.39/770.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.11

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