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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.14, 1,162.84 and 532.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.14, 1,162.84 and 532.18 is: 797.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.14 : 1,162.84 = 532.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.14/1,162.84 = 532.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.14x = 1,162.84 × 532.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.14x = 618,834.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,834.77/776.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.33

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