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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.04, 1,046.08 and 509.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.04, 1,046.08 and 509.67 is: 703.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.04 : 1,046.08 = 509.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.04/1,046.08 = 509.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.04x = 1,046.08 × 509.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.04x = 533,155.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,155.59/758.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.33

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