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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.68, 1,161.41 and 530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.68, 1,161.41 and 530.46 is: 795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.68 : 1,161.41 = 530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.68/1,161.41 = 530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.68x = 1,161.41 × 530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.68x = 616,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,078.90/774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.27

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