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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.45, 1,162.75 and 532.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.45, 1,162.75 and 532.25 is: 798.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.45 : 1,162.75 = 532.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.45/1,162.75 = 532.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.45x = 1,162.75 × 532.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.45x = 618,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,873.69/775.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.08

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