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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.39, 1,130.93 and 511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.39, 1,130.93 and 511.48 is: 765.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.39 : 1,130.93 = 511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.39/1,130.93 = 511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.39x = 1,130.93 × 511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.39x = 578,448.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,448.85/755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.76

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