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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.54, 1,142.58 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.54, 1,142.58 and 530.32 is: 795.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.54 : 1,142.58 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.54/1,142.58 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.54x = 1,142.58 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.54x = 605,933.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,933.03/761.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.67

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