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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.45, 1,158.26 and 529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.45, 1,158.26 and 529.25 is: 793.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.45 : 1,158.26 = 529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.45/1,158.26 = 529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.45x = 1,158.26 × 529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.45x = 613,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,006.46/772.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.59

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