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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.88, 1,052.03 and 514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.88, 1,052.03 and 514.02 is: 709.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.88 : 1,052.03 = 514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.88/1,052.03 = 514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.88x = 1,052.03 × 514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.88x = 540,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,764.46/761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.78

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