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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.58, 1,138.66 and 516.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.58, 1,138.66 and 516.17 is: 773.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.58 : 1,138.66 = 516.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.58/1,138.66 = 516.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.58x = 1,138.66 × 516.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.58x = 587,743.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,743.69/759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.78

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