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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.13, 1,045.10 and 508.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.13, 1,045.10 and 508.89 is: 701.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.13 : 1,045.10 = 508.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.13/1,045.10 = 508.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.13x = 1,045.10 × 508.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.13x = 531,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,838.39/758.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.51

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