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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.40, 1,143.02 and 531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.40, 1,143.02 and 531.80 is: 796.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.40 : 1,143.02 = 531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.40/1,143.02 = 531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.40x = 1,143.02 × 531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.40x = 607,858.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,858.04/763.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.25

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