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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 1,054.62 and 510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 1,054.62 and 510.12 is: 765.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 1,054.62 = 510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/1,054.62 = 510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 1,054.62 × 510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 537,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,982.75/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.18

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