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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.79, 1,163.07 and 531.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.79, 1,163.07 and 531.57 is: 796.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.79 : 1,163.07 = 531.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.79/1,163.07 = 531.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.79x = 1,163.07 × 531.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.79x = 618,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,253.12/775.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.94

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