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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.96, 1,162.86 and 531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.96, 1,162.86 and 531.88 is: 797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.96 : 1,162.86 = 531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.96/1,162.86 = 531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.96x = 1,162.86 × 531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.96x = 618,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,501.98/775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.08

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