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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.98, 1,046.25 and 509.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.98, 1,046.25 and 509.31 is: 703.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.98 : 1,046.25 = 509.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.98/1,046.25 = 509.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.98x = 1,046.25 × 509.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.98x = 532,865.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,865.59/757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.01

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