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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.13, 1,051.00 and 513.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.13, 1,051.00 and 513.27 is: 708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.13 : 1,051.00 = 513.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.13/1,051.00 = 513.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.13x = 1,051.00 × 513.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.13x = 539,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,444.20/761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.74

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