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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.85, 1,048.21 and 511.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.85, 1,048.21 and 511.18 is: 705.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.85 : 1,048.21 = 511.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.85/1,048.21 = 511.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.85x = 1,048.21 × 511.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.85x = 535,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,823.99/759.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.17

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