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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.97, 1,138.05 and 512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.97, 1,138.05 and 512.46 is: 768.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.97 : 1,138.05 = 512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.97/1,138.05 = 512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.97x = 1,138.05 × 512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.97x = 583,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,205.10/758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.42

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