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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.20, 1,153.80 and 534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.20, 1,153.80 and 534.30 is: 801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.20 : 1,153.80 = 534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.20/1,153.80 = 534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.20x = 1,153.80 × 534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.20x = 616,475.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,475.34/769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.45

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