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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.54, 1,135.82 and 512.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.54, 1,135.82 and 512.33 is: 769.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.54 : 1,135.82 = 512.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.54/1,135.82 = 512.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.54x = 1,135.82 × 512.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.54x = 581,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,910.26/756.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.17

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