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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.32, 1,139.99 and 529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.32, 1,139.99 and 529.52 is: 792.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.32 : 1,139.99 = 529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.32/1,139.99 = 529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.32x = 1,139.99 × 529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.32x = 603,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,647.50/761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.90

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