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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,143.45 and 531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,143.45 and 531.90 is: 795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,143.45 = 531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,143.45 = 531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,143.45 × 531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 608,201.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,201.06/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.97

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