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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.74, 1,143.99 and 517.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.74, 1,143.99 and 517.09 is: 774.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.74 : 1,143.99 = 517.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.74/1,143.99 = 517.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.74x = 1,143.99 × 517.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.74x = 591,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,546.06/763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.54

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