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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.54, 1,137.96 and 516.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.54, 1,137.96 and 516.54 is: 773.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.54 : 1,137.96 = 516.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.54/1,137.96 = 516.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.54x = 1,137.96 × 516.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.54x = 587,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,801.86/759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.89

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