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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.58, 1,134.54 and 513.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.58, 1,134.54 and 513.36 is: 768.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.58 : 1,134.54 = 513.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.58/1,134.54 = 513.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.58x = 1,134.54 × 513.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.58x = 582,427.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,427.45/757.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.81

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