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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.72, 1,160.26 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.72, 1,160.26 and 530.32 is: 795.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.72 : 1,160.26 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.72/1,160.26 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.72x = 1,160.26 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.72x = 615,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,309.08/773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.26

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