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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718, 1,075.08 and 511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718, 1,075.08 and 511.48 is: 765.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718 : 1,075.08 = 511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718/1,075.08 = 511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718x = 1,075.08 × 511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718x = 549,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,881.92/718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.85

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