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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.64, 1,133.62 and 512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.64, 1,133.62 and 512.96 is: 767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.64 : 1,133.62 = 512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.64/1,133.62 = 512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.64x = 1,133.62 × 512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.64x = 581,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,494.76/757.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.51

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