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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.06, 1,048.14 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.06, 1,048.14 and 511.20 is: 705.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.06 : 1,048.14 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.06/1,048.14 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.06x = 1,048.14 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.06x = 535,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,809.17/759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.89

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