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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.32, 1,153.26 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.32, 1,153.26 and 525.96 is: 788.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.32 : 1,153.26 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.32/1,153.26 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.32x = 1,153.26 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.32x = 606,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,568.63/769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.45

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