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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.68, 1,052.18 and 514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.68, 1,052.18 and 514.16 is: 709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.68 : 1,052.18 = 514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.68/1,052.18 = 514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.68x = 1,052.18 × 514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.68x = 540,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,988.87/762.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.33

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