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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.45, 1,140.08 and 515.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.45, 1,140.08 and 515.23 is: 773.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.45 : 1,140.08 = 515.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.45/1,140.08 = 515.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.45x = 1,140.08 × 515.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.45x = 587,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,403.42/759.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.46

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