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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.04, 1,140.90 and 518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.04, 1,140.90 and 518.20 is: 775.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.04 : 1,140.90 = 518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.04/1,140.90 = 518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.04x = 1,140.90 × 518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.04x = 591,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,214.38/762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.83

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