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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.50, 1,051.83 and 513.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.50, 1,051.83 and 513.38 is: 708.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.50 : 1,051.83 = 513.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.50/1,051.83 = 513.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.50x = 1,051.83 × 513.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.50x = 539,988.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,988.49/762.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.18

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