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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.54, 1,141.08 and 529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.54, 1,141.08 and 529.32 is: 794.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.54 : 1,141.08 = 529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.54/1,141.08 = 529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.54x = 1,141.08 × 529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.54x = 603,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,996.47/760.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.17

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