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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,059.66 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,059.66 and 535.32 is: 739.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,059.66 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,059.66 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,059.66 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 567,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,257.19/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.42

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