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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.32, 1,061.52 and 536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.32, 1,061.52 and 536.48 is: 741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.32 : 1,061.52 = 536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.32/1,061.52 = 536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.32x = 1,061.52 × 536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.32x = 569,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,484.25/768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.21

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