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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,143.49 and 528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,143.49 and 528.64 is: 791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,143.49 = 528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,143.49 = 528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,143.49 × 528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 604,488.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,488.84/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.67

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