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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.35, 1,051.68 and 513.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.35, 1,051.68 and 513.57 is: 708.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.35 : 1,051.68 = 513.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.35/1,051.68 = 513.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.35x = 1,051.68 × 513.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.35x = 540,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,117.17/762.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.49

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