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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.03, 1,131.01 and 511.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.03, 1,131.01 and 511.82 is: 765.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.03 : 1,131.01 = 511.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.03/1,131.01 = 511.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.03x = 1,131.01 × 511.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.03x = 578,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,873.72/756.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.67

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