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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.58, 1,154.94 and 528.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.58, 1,154.94 and 528.58 is: 791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.58 : 1,154.94 = 528.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.58/1,154.94 = 528.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.58x = 1,154.94 × 528.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.58x = 610,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,478.19/771.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.21

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