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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.33, 1,131.17 and 511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.33, 1,131.17 and 511.11 is: 765.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.33 : 1,131.17 = 511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.33/1,131.17 = 511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.33x = 1,131.17 × 511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.33x = 578,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,149.74/755.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.43

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