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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.60, 1,133.10 and 512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.60, 1,133.10 and 512.20 is: 769.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.60 : 1,133.10 = 512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.60/1,133.10 = 512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.60x = 1,133.10 × 512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.60x = 580,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,373.82/754.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.11

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