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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.08, 1,158.72 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.08, 1,158.72 and 530.32 is: 795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.08 : 1,158.72 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.08/1,158.72 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.08x = 1,158.72 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.08x = 614,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,492.39/772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.89

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