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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.82, 1,139.24 and 529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.82, 1,139.24 and 529.02 is: 792.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.82 : 1,139.24 = 529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.82/1,139.24 = 529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.82x = 1,139.24 × 529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.82x = 602,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,680.74/760.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.15

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