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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.72, 1,154.18 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.72, 1,154.18 and 526.32 is: 789.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.72 : 1,154.18 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.72/1,154.18 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.72x = 1,154.18 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.72x = 607,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,468.02/769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.21

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