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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.19, 1,135.37 and 510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.19, 1,135.37 and 510.39 is: 765.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.19 : 1,135.37 = 510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.19/1,135.37 = 510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.19x = 1,135.37 × 510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.19x = 579,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,482.77/757.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.30

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