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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.94, 1,163.43 and 532.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.94, 1,163.43 and 532.80 is: 798.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.94 : 1,163.43 = 532.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.94/1,163.43 = 532.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.94x = 1,163.43 × 532.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.94x = 619,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,875.50/775.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.88

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