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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.96, 1,148.40 and 536.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.96, 1,148.40 and 536.12 is: 802.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.96 : 1,148.40 = 536.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.96/1,148.40 = 536.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.96x = 1,148.40 × 536.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.96x = 615,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,680.21/766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.75

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