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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.32, 1,165.46 and 530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.32, 1,165.46 and 530.60 is: 795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.32 : 1,165.46 = 530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.32/1,165.46 = 530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.32x = 1,165.46 × 530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.32x = 618,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,384.60/777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.54

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