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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.72, 1,052.51 and 507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.72, 1,052.51 and 507.64 is: 761.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.72 : 1,052.51 = 507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.72/1,052.51 = 507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.72x = 1,052.51 × 507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.72x = 534,296.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,296.18/701.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.41

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