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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.96, 1,141.44 and 517.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.96, 1,141.44 and 517.88 is: 775.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.96 : 1,141.44 = 517.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.96/1,141.44 = 517.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.96x = 1,141.44 × 517.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.96x = 591,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,123.24/761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.80

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