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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.08, 1,138.26 and 517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.08, 1,138.26 and 517.04 is: 775.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.08 : 1,138.26 = 517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.08/1,138.26 = 517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.08x = 1,138.26 × 517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.08x = 588,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,525.95/759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.31

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