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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.85, 1,141.25 and 529.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.85, 1,141.25 and 529.07 is: 793.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.85 : 1,141.25 = 529.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.85/1,141.25 = 529.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.85x = 1,141.25 × 529.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.85x = 603,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,798.49/760.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.58

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