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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.83, 1,158.43 and 529.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.83, 1,158.43 and 529.29 is: 793.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.83 : 1,158.43 = 529.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.83/1,158.43 = 529.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.83x = 1,158.43 × 529.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.83x = 613,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,145.41/772.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.38

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