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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.85, 1,137.39 and 511.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.85, 1,137.39 and 511.53 is: 766.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.85 : 1,137.39 = 511.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.85/1,137.39 = 511.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.85x = 1,137.39 × 511.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.85x = 581,809.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,809.11/758.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.70

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