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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.37, 1,141.97 and 514.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.37, 1,141.97 and 514.65 is: 771.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.37 : 1,141.97 = 514.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.37/1,141.97 = 514.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.37x = 1,141.97 × 514.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.37x = 587,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,716.57/761.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.92

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