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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.24, 1,152.64 and 525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.24, 1,152.64 and 525.02 is: 786.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.24 : 1,152.64 = 525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.24/1,152.64 = 525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.24x = 1,152.64 × 525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.24x = 605,159.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,159.05/769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.70

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