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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.27, 1,133.74 and 513.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.27, 1,133.74 and 513.36 is: 768.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.27 : 1,133.74 = 513.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.27/1,133.74 = 513.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.27x = 1,133.74 × 513.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.27x = 582,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,015.48/757.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.57

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