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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.52, 1,154.16 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.52, 1,154.16 and 525.60 is: 790.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.52 : 1,154.16 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.52/1,154.16 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.52x = 1,154.16 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.52x = 606,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,626.50/767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.37

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