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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.86, 1,136.46 and 514.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.86, 1,136.46 and 514.64 is: 770.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.86 : 1,136.46 = 514.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.86/1,136.46 = 514.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.86x = 1,136.46 × 514.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.86x = 584,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,867.77/758.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.72

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