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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,145.16 and 532.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,145.16 and 532.86 is: 798.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,145.16 = 532.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,145.16 = 532.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,145.16 × 532.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 610,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,209.96/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.16

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