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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,047.51 and 510.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,047.51 and 510.86 is: 705.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,047.51 = 510.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,047.51 = 510.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,047.51 × 510.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 535,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,133.58/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.04

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