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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.24, 1,139.70 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.24, 1,139.70 and 529.56 is: 793.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.24 : 1,139.70 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.24/1,139.70 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.24x = 1,139.70 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.24x = 603,539.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,539.53/760.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.88

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