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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.66, 1,130.58 and 512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.66, 1,130.58 and 512.52 is: 768.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.66 : 1,130.58 = 512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.66/1,130.58 = 512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.66x = 1,130.58 × 512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.66x = 579,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,444.86/753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.84

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