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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.32, 1,058.72 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.32, 1,058.72 and 535.04 is: 737.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.32 : 1,058.72 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.32/1,058.72 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.32x = 1,058.72 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.32x = 566,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,457.55/768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.27

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