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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.55, 1,051.32 and 514.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.55, 1,051.32 and 514.17 is: 709.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.55 : 1,051.32 = 514.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.55/1,051.32 = 514.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.55x = 1,051.32 × 514.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.55x = 540,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,557.20/761.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.81

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