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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.01, 1,045.92 and 509.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.01, 1,045.92 and 509.70 is: 703.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.01 : 1,045.92 = 509.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.01/1,045.92 = 509.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.01x = 1,045.92 × 509.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.01x = 533,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,105.42/758.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.30

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