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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.67, 1,149.39 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.67, 1,149.39 and 534.60 is: 801.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.67 : 1,149.39 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.67/1,149.39 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.67x = 1,149.39 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.67x = 614,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,463.89/766.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.48

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