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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.39, 1,140.15 and 517.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.39, 1,140.15 and 517.17 is: 774.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.39 : 1,140.15 = 517.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.39/1,140.15 = 517.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.39x = 1,140.15 × 517.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.39x = 589,651.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,651.38/761.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.44

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