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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.92, 1,158.36 and 528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.92, 1,158.36 and 528.84 is: 792.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.92 : 1,158.36 = 528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.92/1,158.36 = 528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.92x = 1,158.36 × 528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.92x = 612,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,587.10/772.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.56

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