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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.91, 1,143.60 and 514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.91, 1,143.60 and 514.32 is: 771.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.91 : 1,143.60 = 514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.91/1,143.60 = 514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.91x = 1,143.60 × 514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.91x = 588,173.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,173.03/761.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.98

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