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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.13, 1,052.38 and 514.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.13, 1,052.38 and 514.27 is: 710.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.13 : 1,052.38 = 514.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.13/1,052.38 = 514.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.13x = 1,052.38 × 514.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.13x = 541,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,207.46/762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.12

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