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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.09, 1,157.85 and 527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.09, 1,157.85 and 527.14 is: 793.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.09 : 1,157.85 = 527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.09/1,157.85 = 527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.09x = 1,157.85 × 527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.09x = 610,349.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,349.05/769.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.60

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