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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.97, 1,139.55 and 516.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.97, 1,139.55 and 516.57 is: 774.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.97 : 1,139.55 = 516.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.97/1,139.55 = 516.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.97x = 1,139.55 × 516.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.97x = 588,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,657.34/759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.58

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