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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.20, 1,035.06 and 513.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.20, 1,035.06 and 513.95 is: 709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.20 : 1,035.06 = 513.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.20/1,035.06 = 513.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.20x = 1,035.06 × 513.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.20x = 531,969.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,969.09/750.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.10

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