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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.12, 1,059.03 and 534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.12, 1,059.03 and 534.84 is: 737.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.12 : 1,059.03 = 534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.12/1,059.03 = 534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.12x = 1,059.03 × 534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.12x = 566,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,411.61/768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.40

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