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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.34, 1,160.56 and 532.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.34, 1,160.56 and 532.34 is: 796.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.34 : 1,160.56 = 532.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.34/1,160.56 = 532.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.34x = 1,160.56 × 532.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.34x = 617,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,812.51/775.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.83

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