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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.23, 1,131.14 and 512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.23, 1,131.14 and 512.24 is: 768.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.23 : 1,131.14 = 512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.23/1,131.14 = 512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.23x = 1,131.14 × 512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.23x = 579,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,412.59/754.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.22

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