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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.13, 1,143.58 and 518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.13, 1,143.58 and 518.16 is: 777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.13 : 1,143.58 = 518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.13/1,143.58 = 518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.13x = 1,143.58 × 518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.13x = 592,557.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,557.41/762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.50

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