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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.20, 1,157.88 and 529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.20, 1,157.88 and 529 is: 793.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.20 : 1,157.88 = 529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.20/1,157.88 = 529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.20x = 1,157.88 × 529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.20x = 612,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,518.52/772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.21

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