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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.64, 1,138.50 and 512.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.64, 1,138.50 and 512.13 is: 768.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.64 : 1,138.50 = 512.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.64/1,138.50 = 512.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.64x = 1,138.50 × 512.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.64x = 583,060.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,060.01/758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.56

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