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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.96, 1,143.90 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.96, 1,143.90 and 533.12 is: 798.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.96 : 1,143.90 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.96/1,143.90 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.96x = 1,143.90 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.96x = 609,835.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,835.97/763.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.26

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