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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.60, 1,157.10 and 527.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.60, 1,157.10 and 527.80 is: 790.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.60 : 1,157.10 = 527.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.60/1,157.10 = 527.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.60x = 1,157.10 × 527.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.60x = 610,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,717.38/772.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.47

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