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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.92, 1,165.52 and 533.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.92, 1,165.52 and 533.57 is: 799.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.92 : 1,165.52 = 533.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.92/1,165.52 = 533.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.92x = 1,165.52 × 533.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.92x = 621,882.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,882.01/777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.42

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