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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.60, 1,155.48 and 527.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.60, 1,155.48 and 527.19 is: 790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.60 : 1,155.48 = 527.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.60/1,155.48 = 527.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.60x = 1,155.48 × 527.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.60x = 609,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,157.50/770.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.50

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