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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.19, 1,044.36 and 508.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.19, 1,044.36 and 508.11 is: 700.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.19 : 1,044.36 = 508.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.19/1,044.36 = 508.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.19x = 1,044.36 × 508.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.19x = 530,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,649.76/757.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.81

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