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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,046.34 and 510.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,046.34 and 510.26 is: 703.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,046.34 = 510.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,046.34 = 510.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,046.34 × 510.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 533,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,905.45/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.41

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