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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.52, 1,157.10 and 528.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.52, 1,157.10 and 528.16 is: 792.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.52 : 1,157.10 = 528.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.52/1,157.10 = 528.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.52x = 1,157.10 × 528.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.52x = 611,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,133.94/771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.12

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