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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.13, 1,136.86 and 514.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.13, 1,136.86 and 514.91 is: 771.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.13 : 1,136.86 = 514.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.13/1,136.86 = 514.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.13x = 1,136.86 × 514.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.13x = 585,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,382.14/759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.12

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