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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.82, 1,156.41 and 527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.82, 1,156.41 and 527.46 is: 791.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.82 : 1,156.41 = 527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.82/1,156.41 = 527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.82x = 1,156.41 × 527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.82x = 609,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,960.02/770.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.31

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