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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.53, 1,036.81 and 515.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.53, 1,036.81 and 515.10 is: 710.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.53 : 1,036.81 = 515.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.53/1,036.81 = 515.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.53x = 1,036.81 × 515.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.53x = 534,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,060.83/751.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.63

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