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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.36, 1,128.96 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.36, 1,128.96 and 510 is: 764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.36 : 1,128.96 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.36/1,128.96 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.36x = 1,128.96 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.36x = 575,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,769.60/753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.27

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