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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.90, 1,054.76 and 509.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.90, 1,054.76 and 509.97 is: 762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.90 : 1,054.76 = 509.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.90/1,054.76 = 509.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.90x = 1,054.76 × 509.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.90x = 537,893.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,893.41/705.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.00

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