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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.86, 1,152.39 and 521.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.86, 1,152.39 and 521.54 is: 781.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.86 : 1,152.39 = 521.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.86/1,152.39 = 521.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.86x = 1,152.39 × 521.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.86x = 601,017.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,017.48/768.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.70

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