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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.01, 1,059.45 and 532.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.01, 1,059.45 and 532.18 is: 734.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.01 : 1,059.45 = 532.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.01/1,059.45 = 532.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.01x = 1,059.45 × 532.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.01x = 563,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,818.10/768.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.13

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