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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.60, 1,140.24 and 516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.60, 1,140.24 and 516.80 is: 773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.60 : 1,140.24 = 516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.60/1,140.24 = 516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.60x = 1,140.24 × 516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.60x = 589,276.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,276.03/761.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.73

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