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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.32, 1,057.20 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.32, 1,057.20 and 534.04 is: 735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.32 : 1,057.20 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.32/1,057.20 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.32x = 1,057.20 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.32x = 564,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,587.09/767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.79

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