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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.72, 1,153.95 and 526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.72, 1,153.95 and 526.72 is: 789.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.72 : 1,153.95 = 526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.72/1,153.95 = 526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.72x = 1,153.95 × 526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.72x = 607,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,808.54/769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.65

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