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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.66, 1,157.16 and 528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.66, 1,157.16 and 528.24 is: 792.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.66 : 1,157.16 = 528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.66/1,157.16 = 528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.66x = 1,157.16 × 528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.66x = 611,258.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,258.20/771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.13

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