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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.40, 1,149.02 and 535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.40, 1,149.02 and 535.80 is: 802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.40 : 1,149.02 = 535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.40/1,149.02 = 535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.40x = 1,149.02 × 535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.40x = 615,644.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,644.92/767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.25

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