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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.92, 1,154.62 and 523.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.92, 1,154.62 and 523.68 is: 786.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.92 : 1,154.62 = 523.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.92/1,154.62 = 523.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.92x = 1,154.62 × 523.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.92x = 604,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,651.40/768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.36

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