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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.10, 1,136.37 and 514.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.10, 1,136.37 and 514.65 is: 771.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.10 : 1,136.37 = 514.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.10/1,136.37 = 514.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.10x = 1,136.37 × 514.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.10x = 584,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,832.82/758.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.45

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