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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.05, 1,131.92 and 512.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.05, 1,131.92 and 512.15 is: 766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.05 : 1,131.92 = 512.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.05/1,131.92 = 512.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.05x = 1,131.92 × 512.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.05x = 579,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,704.61/756.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.76

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