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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.22, 1,150.20 and 524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.22, 1,150.20 and 524.22 is: 785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.22 : 1,150.20 = 524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.22/1,150.20 = 524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.22x = 1,150.20 × 524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.22x = 602,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,957.84/767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.90

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