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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.45, 1,142.63 and 527.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.45, 1,142.63 and 527.37 is: 791.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.45 : 1,142.63 = 527.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.45/1,142.63 = 527.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.45x = 1,142.63 × 527.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.45x = 602,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,586.15/761.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.37

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