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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.64, 1,150.86 and 523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.64, 1,150.86 and 523.56 is: 784.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.64 : 1,150.86 = 523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.64/1,150.86 = 523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.64x = 1,150.86 × 523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.64x = 602,544.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,544.26/767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.93

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