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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.60, 1,131.60 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.60, 1,131.60 and 511.20 is: 767.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.60 : 1,131.60 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.60/1,131.60 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.60x = 1,131.60 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.60x = 578,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,473.92/753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.61

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