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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.21, 1,152.03 and 533.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.21, 1,152.03 and 533.03 is: 800.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.21 : 1,152.03 = 533.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.21/1,152.03 = 533.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.21x = 1,152.03 × 533.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.21x = 614,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,060.79/767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.39

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