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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.82, 1,060.83 and 535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.82, 1,060.83 and 535.98 is: 740.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.82 : 1,060.83 = 535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.82/1,060.83 = 535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.82x = 1,060.83 × 535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.82x = 568,583.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,583.66/767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.52

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