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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.92, 1,142.33 and 514.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.92, 1,142.33 and 514.51 is: 771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.92 : 1,142.33 = 514.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.92/1,142.33 = 514.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.92x = 1,142.33 × 514.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.92x = 587,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,746.40/761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.40

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