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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.61, 1,143.89 and 515.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.61, 1,143.89 and 515.93 is: 773.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.61 : 1,143.89 = 515.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.61/1,143.89 = 515.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.61x = 1,143.89 × 515.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.61x = 590,168.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,168.46/762.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.88

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