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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.70, 1,030.77 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.70, 1,030.77 and 511.80 is: 706.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.70 : 1,030.77 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.70/1,030.77 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.70x = 1,030.77 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.70x = 527,548.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,548.09/746.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.51

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