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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,161.84 and 528.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,161.84 and 528.08 is: 791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,161.84 = 528.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,161.84 = 528.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,161.84 × 528.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 613,544.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,544.47/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.22

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