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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.76, 1,136.16 and 512.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.76, 1,136.16 and 512.34 is: 767.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.76 : 1,136.16 = 512.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.76/1,136.16 = 512.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.76x = 1,136.16 × 512.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.76x = 582,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,100.21/758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.17

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