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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.17, 1,152.63 and 534.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.17, 1,152.63 and 534.63 is: 801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.17 : 1,152.63 = 534.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.17/1,152.63 = 534.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.17x = 1,152.63 × 534.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.17x = 616,230.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,230.58/769.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.16

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