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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.10, 1,155.15 and 526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.10, 1,155.15 and 526.02 is: 789.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.10 : 1,155.15 = 526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.10/1,155.15 = 526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.10x = 1,155.15 × 526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.10x = 607,632.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,632.00/770.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.03

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