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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.32, 1,054.24 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.32, 1,054.24 and 511.04 is: 764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.32 : 1,054.24 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.32/1,054.24 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.32x = 1,054.24 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.32x = 538,758.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,758.81/704.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.93

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