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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.65, 1,136.50 and 516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.65, 1,136.50 and 516.38 is: 772.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.65 : 1,136.50 = 516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.65/1,136.50 = 516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.65x = 1,136.50 × 516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.65x = 586,858.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,858.90/759.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.54

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