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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.64, 1,133.13 and 512.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.64, 1,133.13 and 512.42 is: 767.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.64 : 1,133.13 = 512.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.64/1,133.13 = 512.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.64x = 1,133.13 × 512.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.64x = 580,641.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,641.31/756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.40

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