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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.08, 1,136.16 and 513.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.08, 1,136.16 and 513.84 is: 771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.08 : 1,136.16 = 513.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.08/1,136.16 = 513.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.08x = 1,136.16 × 513.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.08x = 583,804.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,804.45/757.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.13

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