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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.38, 1,152.21 and 538.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.38, 1,152.21 and 538.50 is: 806.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.38 : 1,152.21 = 538.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.38/1,152.21 = 538.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.38x = 1,152.21 × 538.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.38x = 620,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,465.09/769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.45

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