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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.56, 1,164.28 and 529.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.56, 1,164.28 and 529.84 is: 794.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.56 : 1,164.28 = 529.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.56/1,164.28 = 529.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.56x = 1,164.28 × 529.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.56x = 616,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,882.12/776.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.38

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