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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.08, 1,141.26 and 530.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.08, 1,141.26 and 530.36 is: 794.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.08 : 1,141.26 = 530.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.08/1,141.26 = 530.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.08x = 1,141.26 × 530.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.08x = 605,278.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,278.65/762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.25

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