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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.66, 1,155.09 and 537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.66, 1,155.09 and 537.04 is: 805.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.66 : 1,155.09 = 537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.66/1,155.09 = 537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.66x = 1,155.09 × 537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.66x = 620,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,326.49/769.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.98

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