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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.96, 1,061.94 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.96, 1,061.94 and 534.24 is: 736.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.96 : 1,061.94 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.96/1,061.94 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.96x = 1,061.94 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.96x = 567,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,330.83/769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.83

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