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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.72, 1,142.60 and 527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.72, 1,142.60 and 527.22 is: 790.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.72 : 1,142.60 = 527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.72/1,142.60 = 527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.72x = 1,142.60 × 527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.72x = 602,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,398.94/761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.85

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