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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.05, 1,059.11 and 534.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.05, 1,059.11 and 534.49 is: 738.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.05 : 1,059.11 = 534.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.05/1,059.11 = 534.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.05x = 1,059.11 × 534.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.05x = 566,081.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,081.03/767.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.00

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