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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.73, 1,140.21 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.73, 1,140.21 and 529.44 is: 792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.73 : 1,140.21 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.73/1,140.21 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.73x = 1,140.21 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.73x = 603,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,672.78/761.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.50

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