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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.39, 1,141.13 and 517.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.39, 1,141.13 and 517.31 is: 775.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.39 : 1,141.13 = 517.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.39/1,141.13 = 517.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.39x = 1,141.13 × 517.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.39x = 590,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,315.37/761.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.31

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