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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.98, 1,054.56 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.98, 1,054.56 and 515.16 is: 711.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.98 : 1,054.56 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.98/1,054.56 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.98x = 1,054.56 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.98x = 543,267.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,267.13/763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.10

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