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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.61, 1,140.75 and 516.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.61, 1,140.75 and 516.99 is: 774.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.61 : 1,140.75 = 516.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.61/1,140.75 = 516.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.61x = 1,140.75 × 516.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.61x = 589,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,756.34/761.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.35

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