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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.67, 1,150.89 and 535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.67, 1,150.89 and 535.60 is: 802.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.67 : 1,150.89 = 535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.67/1,150.89 = 535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.67x = 1,150.89 × 535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.67x = 616,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,416.68/767.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.97

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