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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.68, 1,144.88 and 531.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.68, 1,144.88 and 531.89 is: 797.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.68 : 1,144.88 = 531.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.68/1,144.88 = 531.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.68x = 1,144.88 × 531.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.68x = 608,950.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,950.22/763.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.39

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