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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,151.10 and 524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,151.10 and 524.04 is: 786.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,151.10 = 524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,151.10 = 524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,151.10 × 524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 603,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,222.44/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.31

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