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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.10, 1,150.62 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.10, 1,150.62 and 535.32 is: 802.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.10 : 1,150.62 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.10/1,150.62 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.10x = 1,150.62 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.10x = 615,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,949.90/767.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.96

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