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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.07, 1,149.13 and 537.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.07, 1,149.13 and 537.36 is: 803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.07 : 1,149.13 = 537.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.07/1,149.13 = 537.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.07x = 1,149.13 × 537.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.07x = 617,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,496.50/768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.96

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