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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.12, 1,050.84 and 513.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.12, 1,050.84 and 513.36 is: 707.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.12 : 1,050.84 = 513.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.12/1,050.84 = 513.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.12x = 1,050.84 × 513.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.12x = 539,459.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,459.22/762.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.84

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