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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.64, 1,135.11 and 513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.64, 1,135.11 and 513.96 is: 769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.64 : 1,135.11 = 513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.64/1,135.11 = 513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.64x = 1,135.11 × 513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.64x = 583,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,401.14/758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.01

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