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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.32, 1,153.28 and 513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.32, 1,153.28 and 513.60 is: 770.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.32 : 1,153.28 = 513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.32/1,153.28 = 513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.32x = 1,153.28 × 513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.32x = 592,324.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,324.61/768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.93

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