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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.06, 1,061.64 and 532.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.06, 1,061.64 and 532.96 is: 735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.06 : 1,061.64 = 532.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.06/1,061.64 = 532.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.06x = 1,061.64 × 532.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.06x = 565,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,814.97/769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.72

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