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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.26, 1,052.55 and 514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.26, 1,052.55 and 514.40 is: 710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.26 : 1,052.55 = 514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.26/1,052.55 = 514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.26x = 1,052.55 × 514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.26x = 541,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,426.46/762.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.30

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