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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.32, 1,141.49 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.32, 1,141.49 and 530.52 is: 794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.32 : 1,141.49 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.32/1,141.49 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.32x = 1,141.49 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.32x = 605,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,583.27/762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.40

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