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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.00, 1,135.17 and 513.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.00, 1,135.17 and 513.78 is: 769.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.00 : 1,135.17 = 513.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.00/1,135.17 = 513.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.00x = 1,135.17 × 513.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.00x = 583,229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,229.77/758.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.44

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