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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.60, 1,134.60 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.60, 1,134.60 and 513.20 is: 770.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.60 : 1,134.60 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.60/1,134.60 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.60x = 1,134.60 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.60x = 582,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,276.72/755.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.62

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