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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.64, 1,150.84 and 524.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.64, 1,150.84 and 524.23 is: 785.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.64 : 1,150.84 = 524.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.64/1,150.84 = 524.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.64x = 1,150.84 × 524.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.64x = 603,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,304.85/767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.92

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