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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.40, 1,161.60 and 531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.40, 1,161.60 and 531.20 is: 796.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.40 : 1,161.60 = 531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.40/1,161.60 = 531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.40x = 1,161.60 × 531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.40x = 617,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,041.92/774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.80

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