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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.53, 1,149.25 and 524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.53, 1,149.25 and 524.53 is: 785.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.53 : 1,149.25 = 524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.53/1,149.25 = 524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.53x = 1,149.25 × 524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.53x = 602,816.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,816.10/767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.40

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