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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.48, 1,134.72 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.48, 1,134.72 and 513.52 is: 770.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.48 : 1,134.72 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.48/1,134.72 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.48x = 1,134.72 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.48x = 582,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,701.41/756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.28

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