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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.13, 1,137.20 and 516.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.13, 1,137.20 and 516.75 is: 775.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.13 : 1,137.20 = 516.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.13/1,137.20 = 516.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.13x = 1,137.20 × 516.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.13x = 587,648.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,648.10/758.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.13

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