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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.68, 1,147.56 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.68, 1,147.56 and 534.48 is: 800.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.68 : 1,147.56 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.68/1,147.56 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.68x = 1,147.56 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.68x = 613,347.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,347.87/766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.01

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