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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.70, 1,152.60 and 525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.70, 1,152.60 and 525.52 is: 787.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.70 : 1,152.60 = 525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.70/1,152.60 = 525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.70x = 1,152.60 × 525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.70x = 605,714.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,714.35/768.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.97

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