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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,147.64 and 536.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,147.64 and 536.36 is: 802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,147.64 = 536.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,147.64 = 536.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,147.64 × 536.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 615,539.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,539.77/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.46

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