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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.70, 1,140.87 and 517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.70, 1,140.87 and 517.16 is: 775.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.70 : 1,140.87 = 517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.70/1,140.87 = 517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.70x = 1,140.87 × 517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.70x = 590,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,012.33/760.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.62

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