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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.08, 1,150.62 and 538.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.08, 1,150.62 and 538.36 is: 805.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.08 : 1,150.62 = 538.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.08/1,150.62 = 538.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.08x = 1,150.62 × 538.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.08x = 619,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,447.78/769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.44

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