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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.60, 1,145.39 and 519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.60, 1,145.39 and 519.52 is: 779.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.60 : 1,145.39 = 519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.60/1,145.39 = 519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.60x = 1,145.39 × 519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.60x = 595,047.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,047.29/763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.27

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