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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.24, 1,159.20 and 530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.24, 1,159.20 and 530.24 is: 794.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.24 : 1,159.20 = 530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.24/1,159.20 = 530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.24x = 1,159.20 × 530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.24x = 614,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,654.21/773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.91

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