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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.20, 1,156.38 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.20, 1,156.38 and 528 is: 791.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.20 : 1,156.38 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.20/1,156.38 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.20x = 1,156.38 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.20x = 610,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,568.64/771.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.71

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