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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.48, 1,148.82 and 518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.48, 1,148.82 and 518.40 is: 778.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.48 : 1,148.82 = 518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.48/1,148.82 = 518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.48x = 1,148.82 × 518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.48x = 595,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,548.29/765.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.01

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