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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.09, 1,153.32 and 524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.09, 1,153.32 and 524.14 is: 789.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.09 : 1,153.32 = 524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.09/1,153.32 = 524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.09x = 1,153.32 × 524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.09x = 604,501.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,501.14/766.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.07

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