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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.59, 1,047.18 and 510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.59, 1,047.18 and 510.06 is: 704.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.59 : 1,047.18 = 510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.59/1,047.18 = 510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.59x = 1,047.18 × 510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.59x = 534,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,121.34/758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.10

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