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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.14, 1,143.78 and 533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.14, 1,143.78 and 533.02 is: 797.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.14 : 1,143.78 = 533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.14/1,143.78 = 533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.14x = 1,143.78 × 533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.14x = 609,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,657.62/764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.83

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