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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.28, 1,142.76 and 517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.28, 1,142.76 and 517.04 is: 774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.28 : 1,142.76 = 517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.28/1,142.76 = 517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.28x = 1,142.76 × 517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.28x = 590,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,852.63/763.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.10

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