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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.08, 1,160.22 and 531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.08, 1,160.22 and 531.32 is: 797.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.08 : 1,160.22 = 531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.08/1,160.22 = 531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.08x = 1,160.22 × 531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.08x = 616,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,448.09/773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.39

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