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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.48, 1,045.59 and 508.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.48, 1,045.59 and 508.66 is: 702.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.48 : 1,045.59 = 508.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.48/1,045.59 = 508.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.48x = 1,045.59 × 508.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.48x = 531,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,849.81/757.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.13

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