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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.10, 1,138.92 and 517.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.10, 1,138.92 and 517.90 is: 777.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.10 : 1,138.92 = 517.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.10/1,138.92 = 517.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.10x = 1,138.92 × 517.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.10x = 589,846.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,846.67/759.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.03

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