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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.58, 1,137.06 and 514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.58, 1,137.06 and 514.50 is: 771.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.58 : 1,137.06 = 514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.58/1,137.06 = 514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.58x = 1,137.06 × 514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.58x = 585,017.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,017.37/758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.20

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