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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.05, 1,133.86 and 509.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.05, 1,133.86 and 509.10 is: 763.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.05 : 1,133.86 = 509.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.05/1,133.86 = 509.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.05x = 1,133.86 × 509.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.05x = 577,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,253.04/756.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.51

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