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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.08, 1,152.66 and 524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.08, 1,152.66 and 524.84 is: 787.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.08 : 1,152.66 = 524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.08/1,152.66 = 524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.08x = 1,152.66 × 524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.08x = 604,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,962.07/768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.63

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