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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.44, 1,152.12 and 521.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.44, 1,152.12 and 521.72 is: 782.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.44 : 1,152.12 = 521.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.44/1,152.12 = 521.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.44x = 1,152.12 × 521.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.44x = 601,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,084.05/768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.21

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