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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.77, 1,153.85 and 526.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.77, 1,153.85 and 526.37 is: 788.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.77 : 1,153.85 = 526.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.77/1,153.85 = 526.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.77x = 1,153.85 × 526.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.77x = 607,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,343.62/769.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.99

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