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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.23, 1,130.75 and 507.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.23, 1,130.75 and 507.70 is: 761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.23 : 1,130.75 = 507.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.23/1,130.75 = 507.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.23x = 1,130.75 × 507.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.23x = 574,079.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,079.24/754.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.15

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