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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.05, 1,153.06 and 522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.05, 1,153.06 and 522.34 is: 783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.05 : 1,153.06 = 522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.05/1,153.06 = 522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.05x = 1,153.06 × 522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.05x = 602,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,280.98/769.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.15

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