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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.34, 1,061.50 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.34, 1,061.50 and 533.76 is: 736.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.34 : 1,061.50 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.34/1,061.50 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.34x = 1,061.50 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.34x = 566,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,586.24/769.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.46

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