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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.70, 1,136.37 and 514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.70, 1,136.37 and 514.16 is: 771.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.70 : 1,136.37 = 514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.70/1,136.37 = 514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.70x = 1,136.37 × 514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.70x = 584,276.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,276.00/757.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.12

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