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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.68, 1,050.80 and 513.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.68, 1,050.80 and 513.16 is: 707.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.68 : 1,050.80 = 513.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.68/1,050.80 = 513.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.68x = 1,050.80 × 513.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.68x = 539,228.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,228.53/761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.95

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