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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.72, 1,051.98 and 513.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.72, 1,051.98 and 513.92 is: 708.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.72 : 1,051.98 = 513.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.72/1,051.98 = 513.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.72x = 1,051.98 × 513.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.72x = 540,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,633.56/762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.82

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