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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.82, 1,154.91 and 526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.82, 1,154.91 and 526.46 is: 789.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.82 : 1,154.91 = 526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.82/1,154.91 = 526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.82x = 1,154.91 × 526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.82x = 608,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,013.92/769.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.81

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