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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.26, 1,139.22 and 529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.26, 1,139.22 and 529.62 is: 793.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.26 : 1,139.22 = 529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.26/1,139.22 = 529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.26x = 1,139.22 × 529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.26x = 603,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,353.70/760.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.61

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