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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.58, 1,138.88 and 512.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.58, 1,138.88 and 512.61 is: 769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.58 : 1,138.88 = 512.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.58/1,138.88 = 512.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.58x = 1,138.88 × 512.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.58x = 583,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,801.28/758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.60

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