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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.04, 1,133.40 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.04, 1,133.40 and 513.20 is: 768.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.04 : 1,133.40 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.04/1,133.40 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.04x = 1,133.40 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.04x = 581,660.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,660.88/757.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.34

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