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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.53, 1,152.27 and 526.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.53, 1,152.27 and 526.53 is: 788.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.53 : 1,152.27 = 526.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.53/1,152.27 = 526.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.53x = 1,152.27 × 526.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.53x = 606,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,704.72/769.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.41

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