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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.67, 1,165.00 and 532.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.67, 1,165.00 and 532.45 is: 798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.67 : 1,165.00 = 532.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.67/1,165.00 = 532.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.67x = 1,165.00 × 532.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.67x = 620,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,305.37/776.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.68

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