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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.69, 1,153.38 and 524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.69, 1,153.38 and 524.71 is: 787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.69 : 1,153.38 = 524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.69/1,153.38 = 524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.69x = 1,153.38 × 524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.69x = 605,184.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,184.25/768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.30

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