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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.26, 1,136.43 and 513.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.26, 1,136.43 and 513.18 is: 770.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.26 : 1,136.43 = 513.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.26/1,136.43 = 513.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.26x = 1,136.43 × 513.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.26x = 583,193.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,193.15/757.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.14

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