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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.44, 1,164.84 and 530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.44, 1,164.84 and 530.08 is: 794.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.44 : 1,164.84 = 530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.44/1,164.84 = 530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.44x = 1,164.84 × 530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.44x = 617,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,458.39/777.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.22

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