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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.28, 1,059.14 and 534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.28, 1,059.14 and 534.54 is: 737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.28 : 1,059.14 = 534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.28/1,059.14 = 534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.28x = 1,059.14 × 534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.28x = 566,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,152.70/767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.87

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