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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.48, 1,075.22 and 530.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.48, 1,075.22 and 530.80 is: 732.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.48 : 1,075.22 = 530.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.48/1,075.22 = 530.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.48x = 1,075.22 × 530.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.48x = 570,726.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,726.78/779.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.19

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