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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.43, 1,146.01 and 532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.43, 1,146.01 and 532.64 is: 798.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.43 : 1,146.01 = 532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.43/1,146.01 = 532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.43x = 1,146.01 × 532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.43x = 610,410.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,410.77/764.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.52

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