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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.64, 1,144.53 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.64, 1,144.53 and 533.52 is: 798.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.64 : 1,144.53 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.64/1,144.53 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.64x = 1,144.53 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.64x = 610,629.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,629.65/764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.58

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