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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.08, 1,152.72 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.08, 1,152.72 and 526.32 is: 789.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.08 : 1,152.72 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.08/1,152.72 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.08x = 1,152.72 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.08x = 606,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,699.59/768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.89

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