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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.86, 1,047.62 and 511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.86, 1,047.62 and 511.48 is: 706.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.86 : 1,047.62 = 511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.86/1,047.62 = 511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.86x = 1,047.62 × 511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.86x = 535,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,836.68/758.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.11

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