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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.66, 1,155.99 and 526.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.66, 1,155.99 and 526.58 is: 789.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.66 : 1,155.99 = 526.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.66/1,155.99 = 526.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.66x = 1,155.99 × 526.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.66x = 608,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,726.08/770.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.87

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