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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.60, 1,145.37 and 531.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.60, 1,145.37 and 531.82 is: 797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.60 : 1,145.37 = 531.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.60/1,145.37 = 531.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.60x = 1,145.37 × 531.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.60x = 609,130.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,130.67/763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.71

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