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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.83, 1,130.72 and 510.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.83, 1,130.72 and 510.75 is: 765.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.83 : 1,130.72 = 510.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.83/1,130.72 = 510.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.83x = 1,130.72 × 510.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.83x = 577,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,512.69/754.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.09

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