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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.08, 1,143.68 and 514.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.08, 1,143.68 and 514.69 is: 772.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.08 : 1,143.68 = 514.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.08/1,143.68 = 514.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.08x = 1,143.68 × 514.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.08x = 588,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,644.55/762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.42

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