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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.41, 1,141.16 and 513.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.41, 1,141.16 and 513.09 is: 770.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.41 : 1,141.16 = 513.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.41/1,141.16 = 513.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.41x = 1,141.16 × 513.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.41x = 585,515.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,515.22/760.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.00

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