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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.10, 1,156.35 and 527.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.10, 1,156.35 and 527.30 is: 789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.10 : 1,156.35 = 527.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.10/1,156.35 = 527.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.10x = 1,156.35 × 527.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.10x = 609,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,743.36/772.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.72

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