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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.24, 1,135.92 and 514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.24, 1,135.92 and 514.52 is: 770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.24 : 1,135.92 = 514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.24/1,135.92 = 514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.24x = 1,135.92 × 514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.24x = 584,453.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,453.56/758.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.80

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