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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.22, 1,156.20 and 528.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.22, 1,156.20 and 528.22 is: 791.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.22 : 1,156.20 = 528.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.22/1,156.20 = 528.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.22x = 1,156.20 × 528.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.22x = 610,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,727.96/771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.90

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