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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.44, 1,164.54 and 530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.44, 1,164.54 and 530.94 is: 795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.44 : 1,164.54 = 530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.44/1,164.54 = 530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.44x = 1,164.54 × 530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.44x = 618,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,300.87/777.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.30

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