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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.60, 1,036.26 and 514.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.60, 1,036.26 and 514.89 is: 710.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.60 : 1,036.26 = 514.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.60/1,036.26 = 514.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.60x = 1,036.26 × 514.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.60x = 533,559.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,559.91/750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.84

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