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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.88, 1,139.28 and 529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.88, 1,139.28 and 529.28 is: 792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.88 : 1,139.28 = 529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.88/1,139.28 = 529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.88x = 1,139.28 × 529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.88x = 602,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,998.12/760.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.50

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