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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.76, 1,061.10 and 535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.76, 1,061.10 and 535.80 is: 739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.76 : 1,061.10 = 535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.76/1,061.10 = 535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.76x = 1,061.10 × 535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.76x = 568,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,537.38/768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.55

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