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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.80, 1,145.68 and 519.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.80, 1,145.68 and 519.72 is: 779.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.80 : 1,145.68 = 519.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.80/1,145.68 = 519.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.80x = 1,145.68 × 519.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.80x = 595,432.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,432.81/763.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.57

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