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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.50, 1,155.06 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.50, 1,155.06 and 526.50 is: 790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.50 : 1,155.06 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.50/1,155.06 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.50x = 1,155.06 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.50x = 608,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,139.09/769.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.30

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