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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.07, 1,141.11 and 530.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.07, 1,141.11 and 530.26 is: 794.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.07 : 1,141.11 = 530.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.07/1,141.11 = 530.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.07x = 1,141.11 × 530.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.07x = 605,084.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,084.99/762.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.00

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