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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.70, 1,137.87 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.70, 1,137.87 and 515.16 is: 772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.70 : 1,137.87 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.70/1,137.87 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.70x = 1,137.87 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.70x = 586,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,185.11/758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.62

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