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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.02, 1,059.55 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.02, 1,059.55 and 535.28 is: 738.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.02 : 1,059.55 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.02/1,059.55 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.02x = 1,059.55 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.02x = 567,155.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,155.92/768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.47

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