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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.55, 1,145.31 and 516.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.55, 1,145.31 and 516.87 is: 775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.55 : 1,145.31 = 516.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.55/1,145.31 = 516.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.55x = 1,145.31 × 516.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.55x = 591,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,976.38/763.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.29

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