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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.92, 1,054.08 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.92, 1,054.08 and 511.68 is: 766.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.92 : 1,054.08 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.92/1,054.08 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.92x = 1,054.08 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.92x = 539,351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,351.65/703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.21

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