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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.90, 1,143.38 and 518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.90, 1,143.38 and 518.82 is: 777.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.90 : 1,143.38 = 518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.90/1,143.38 = 518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.90x = 1,143.38 × 518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.90x = 593,208.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,208.41/762.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.57

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