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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.50, 1,137.42 and 515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.50, 1,137.42 and 515.28 is: 771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.50 : 1,137.42 = 515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.50/1,137.42 = 515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.50x = 1,137.42 × 515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.50x = 586,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,089.78/759.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.68

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