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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767, 1,148.40 and 536.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767, 1,148.40 and 536.12 is: 802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767 : 1,148.40 = 536.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767/1,148.40 = 536.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767x = 1,148.40 × 536.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767x = 615,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,680.21/767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.71

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