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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.54, 1,135.84 and 514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.54, 1,135.84 and 514.24 is: 771.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.54 : 1,135.84 = 514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.54/1,135.84 = 514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.54x = 1,135.84 × 514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.54x = 584,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,094.36/757.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.04

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