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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.03, 1,156.02 and 529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.03, 1,156.02 and 529.03 is: 792.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.03 : 1,156.02 = 529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.03/1,156.02 = 529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.03x = 1,156.02 × 529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.03x = 611,569.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,569.26/772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.16

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