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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.53, 1,134.49 and 513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.53, 1,134.49 and 513.12 is: 769.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.53 : 1,134.49 = 513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.53/1,134.49 = 513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.53x = 1,134.49 × 513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.53x = 582,129.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,129.51/756.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.47

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