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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.20, 1,138.62 and 530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.20, 1,138.62 and 530.12 is: 795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.20 : 1,138.62 = 530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.20/1,138.62 = 530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.20x = 1,138.62 × 530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.20x = 603,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,605.23/759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.05

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