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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.88, 1,056.84 and 533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.88, 1,056.84 and 533.60 is: 735.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.88 : 1,056.84 = 533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.88/1,056.84 = 533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.88x = 1,056.84 × 533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.88x = 563,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,929.82/766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.36

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