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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.54, 1,163.66 and 529.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.54, 1,163.66 and 529.58 is: 793.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.54 : 1,163.66 = 529.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.54/1,163.66 = 529.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.54x = 1,163.66 × 529.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.54x = 616,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,251.06/776.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.59

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