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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.01, 1,134.56 and 511.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.01, 1,134.56 and 511.93 is: 768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.01 : 1,134.56 = 511.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.01/1,134.56 = 511.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.01x = 1,134.56 × 511.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.01x = 580,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,815.30/756.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.26

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