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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.98, 1,130.76 and 511.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.98, 1,130.76 and 511.99 is: 767.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.98 : 1,130.76 = 511.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.98/1,130.76 = 511.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.98x = 1,130.76 × 511.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.98x = 578,937.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,937.81/753.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.84

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