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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.71, 1,144.76 and 519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.71, 1,144.76 and 519.09 is: 778.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.71 : 1,144.76 = 519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.71/1,144.76 = 519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.71x = 1,144.76 × 519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.71x = 594,230.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,230.87/763.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.08

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