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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.69, 1,155.60 and 527.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.69, 1,155.60 and 527.51 is: 790.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.69 : 1,155.60 = 527.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.69/1,155.60 = 527.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.69x = 1,155.60 × 527.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.69x = 609,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,584.78/770.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.96

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