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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.42, 1,143.02 and 518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.42, 1,143.02 and 518.16 is: 776.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.42 : 1,143.02 = 518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.42/1,143.02 = 518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.42x = 1,143.02 × 518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.42x = 592,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,267.24/762.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.83

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