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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.33, 1,159.18 and 529.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.33, 1,159.18 and 529.79 is: 794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.33 : 1,159.18 = 529.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.33/1,159.18 = 529.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.33x = 1,159.18 × 529.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.33x = 614,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,121.97/773.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.13

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