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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.48, 1,051.76 and 507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.48, 1,051.76 and 507.68 is: 760.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.48 : 1,051.76 = 507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.48/1,051.76 = 507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.48x = 1,051.76 × 507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.48x = 533,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,957.52/702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.10

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