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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.24, 1,150.64 and 536.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.24, 1,150.64 and 536.64 is: 803.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.24 : 1,150.64 = 536.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.24/1,150.64 = 536.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.24x = 1,150.64 × 536.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.24x = 617,479.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,479.45/768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.76

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