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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.73, 1,141.71 and 530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.73, 1,141.71 and 530.44 is: 794.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.73 : 1,141.71 = 530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.73/1,141.71 = 530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.73x = 1,141.71 × 530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.73x = 605,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,608.65/762.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.00

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