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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.73, 1,143.21 and 531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.73, 1,143.21 and 531.44 is: 795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.73 : 1,143.21 = 531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.73/1,143.21 = 531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.73x = 1,143.21 × 531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.73x = 607,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,547.52/763.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.50

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