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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.69, 1,150.00 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.69, 1,150.00 and 524.48 is: 784.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.69 : 1,150.00 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.69/1,150.00 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.69x = 1,150.00 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.69x = 603,144.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,144.94/768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.64

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