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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.99, 1,061.03 and 532.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.99, 1,061.03 and 532.56 is: 734.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.99 : 1,061.03 = 532.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.99/1,061.03 = 532.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.99x = 1,061.03 × 532.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.99x = 565,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,062.14/768.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.81

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