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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.52, 1,061.62 and 536.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.52, 1,061.62 and 536.78 is: 740.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.52 : 1,061.62 = 536.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.52/1,061.62 = 536.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.52x = 1,061.62 × 536.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.52x = 569,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,856.38/769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.53

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