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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.68, 1,150.88 and 535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.68, 1,150.88 and 535.90 is: 803.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.68 : 1,150.88 = 535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.68/1,150.88 = 535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.68x = 1,150.88 × 535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.68x = 616,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,756.59/767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.40

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