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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.88, 1,149.96 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.88, 1,149.96 and 537 is: 804.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.88 : 1,149.96 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.88/1,149.96 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.88x = 1,149.96 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.88x = 617,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,528.52/767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.20

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