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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.28, 1,134.42 and 512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.28, 1,134.42 and 512.20 is: 768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.28 : 1,134.42 = 512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.28/1,134.42 = 512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.28x = 1,134.42 × 512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.28x = 581,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,049.92/756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.30

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