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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.83, 1,149.31 and 518.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.83, 1,149.31 and 518.45 is: 778.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.83 : 1,149.31 = 518.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.83/1,149.31 = 518.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.83x = 1,149.31 × 518.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.83x = 595,859.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,859.77/765.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.06

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