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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.94, 1,151.08 and 535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.94, 1,151.08 and 535.02 is: 803.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.94 : 1,151.08 = 535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.94/1,151.08 = 535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.94x = 1,151.08 × 535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.94x = 615,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,850.82/766.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.00

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