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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.10, 1,144.64 and 519.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.10, 1,144.64 and 519.02 is: 778.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.10 : 1,144.64 = 519.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.10/1,144.64 = 519.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.10x = 1,144.64 × 519.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.10x = 594,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,085.33/763.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.52

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