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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.04, 1,131.90 and 512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.04, 1,131.90 and 512.20 is: 766.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.04 : 1,131.90 = 512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.04/1,131.90 = 512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.04x = 1,131.90 × 512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.04x = 579,759.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,759.18/756.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.84

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