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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.35, 1,037.30 and 515.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.35, 1,037.30 and 515.64 is: 711.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.35 : 1,037.30 = 515.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.35/1,037.30 = 515.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.35x = 1,037.30 × 515.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.35x = 534,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,870.79/751.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.88

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