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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.32, 1,157.16 and 527.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.32, 1,157.16 and 527.96 is: 792.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.32 : 1,157.16 = 527.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.32/1,157.16 = 527.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.32x = 1,157.16 × 527.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.32x = 610,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,934.19/771.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.06

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