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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761, 1,140.48 and 519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761, 1,140.48 and 519.08 is: 777.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761 : 1,140.48 = 519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761/1,140.48 = 519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761x = 1,140.48 × 519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761x = 592,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,000.36/761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.92

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