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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.86, 1,048.79 and 507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.86, 1,048.79 and 507.80 is: 700.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.86 : 1,048.79 = 507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.86/1,048.79 = 507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.86x = 1,048.79 × 507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.86x = 532,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,567.78/759.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.88

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