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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,145.75 and 516.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,145.75 and 516.98 is: 776.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,145.75 = 516.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,145.75 = 516.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,145.75 × 516.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 592,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,330.11/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.30

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