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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.85, 1,155.86 and 527.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.85, 1,155.86 and 527.44 is: 790.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.85 : 1,155.86 = 527.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.85/1,155.86 = 527.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.85x = 1,155.86 × 527.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.85x = 609,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,646.80/770.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.88

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