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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.38, 1,144.98 and 518.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.38, 1,144.98 and 518.15 is: 777.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.38 : 1,144.98 = 518.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.38/1,144.98 = 518.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.38x = 1,144.98 × 518.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.38x = 593,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,271.39/763.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.17

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