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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.83, 1,156.94 and 528.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.83, 1,156.94 and 528.29 is: 791.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.83 : 1,156.94 = 528.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.83/1,156.94 = 528.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.83x = 1,156.94 × 528.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.83x = 611,197.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,197.19/771.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.88

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