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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.10, 1,141.62 and 529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.10, 1,141.62 and 529.32 is: 793.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.10 : 1,141.62 = 529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.10/1,141.62 = 529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.10x = 1,141.62 × 529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.10x = 604,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,282.30/761.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.96

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