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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.18, 1,145.63 and 532.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.18, 1,145.63 and 532.39 is: 798.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.18 : 1,145.63 = 532.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.18/1,145.63 = 532.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.18x = 1,145.63 × 532.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.18x = 609,921.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,921.96/764.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.14

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