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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.68, 1,134.72 and 513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.68, 1,134.72 and 513.60 is: 769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.68 : 1,134.72 = 513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.68/1,134.72 = 513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.68x = 1,134.72 × 513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.68x = 582,792.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,792.19/757.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.18

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