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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,161.90 and 532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,161.90 and 532.20 is: 796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,161.90 = 532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,161.90 = 532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,161.90 × 532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 618,363.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,363.18/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.82

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