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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.39, 1,059.89 and 532.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.39, 1,059.89 and 532.22 is: 734.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.39 : 1,059.89 = 532.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.39/1,059.89 = 532.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.39x = 1,059.89 × 532.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.39x = 564,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,092.66/768.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.13

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