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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.83, 1,157.42 and 528.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.83, 1,157.42 and 528.62 is: 791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.83 : 1,157.42 = 528.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.83/1,157.42 = 528.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.83x = 1,157.42 × 528.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.83x = 611,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,826.93/772.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.67

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