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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766, 1,146.90 and 535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766, 1,146.90 and 535.12 is: 801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766 : 1,146.90 = 535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766/1,146.90 = 535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766x = 1,146.90 × 535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766x = 613,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,729.13/766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.21

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