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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.70, 1,158.87 and 529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.70, 1,158.87 and 529.16 is: 793.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.70 : 1,158.87 = 529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.70/1,158.87 = 529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.70x = 1,158.87 × 529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.70x = 613,227.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,227.65/772.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.62

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