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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.76, 1,050 and 518.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.76, 1,050 and 518.10 is: 775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.76 : 1,050 = 518.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.76/1,050 = 518.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.76x = 1,050 × 518.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.76x = 544,005
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,005/701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.20

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