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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.26, 1,060.36 and 535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.26, 1,060.36 and 535.26 is: 738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.26 : 1,060.36 = 535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.26/1,060.36 = 535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.26x = 1,060.36 × 535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.26x = 567,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,568.29/768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.77

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