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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.53, 1,134.55 and 514.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.53, 1,134.55 and 514.61 is: 771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.53 : 1,134.55 = 514.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.53/1,134.55 = 514.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.53x = 1,134.55 × 514.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.53x = 583,850.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,850.78/756.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.75

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