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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.57, 1,162.63 and 532.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.57, 1,162.63 and 532.21 is: 797.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.57 : 1,162.63 = 532.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.57/1,162.63 = 532.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.57x = 1,162.63 × 532.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.57x = 618,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,763.31/775.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.82

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