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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.08, 1,154.22 and 527.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.08, 1,154.22 and 527.32 is: 791.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.08 : 1,154.22 = 527.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.08/1,154.22 = 527.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.08x = 1,154.22 × 527.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.08x = 608,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,643.29/769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.39

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