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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.01, 1,133.06 and 510.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.01, 1,133.06 and 510.93 is: 766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.01 : 1,133.06 = 510.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.01/1,133.06 = 510.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.01x = 1,133.06 × 510.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.01x = 578,911.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,911.79/755.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.76

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