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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.63, 1,052.58 and 514.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.63, 1,052.58 and 514.87 is: 709.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.63 : 1,052.58 = 514.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.63/1,052.58 = 514.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.63x = 1,052.58 × 514.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.63x = 541,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,941.86/763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.69

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