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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.76, 1,031.72 and 511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.76, 1,031.72 and 511.28 is: 705.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.76 : 1,031.72 = 511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.76/1,031.72 = 511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.76x = 1,031.72 × 511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.76x = 527,497.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,497.80/747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.44

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