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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.43, 1,140.42 and 530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.43, 1,140.42 and 530.50 is: 794.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.43 : 1,140.42 = 530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.43/1,140.42 = 530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.43x = 1,140.42 × 530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.43x = 604,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,984.46/761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.54

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