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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.48, 1,163.05 and 533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.48, 1,163.05 and 533.46 is: 798.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.48 : 1,163.05 = 533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.48/1,163.05 = 533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.48x = 1,163.05 × 533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.48x = 620,440.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,440.65/777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.01

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