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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.87, 1,049.01 and 512.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.87, 1,049.01 and 512.49 is: 707.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.87 : 1,049.01 = 512.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.87/1,049.01 = 512.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.87x = 1,049.01 × 512.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.87x = 537,607.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,607.13/759.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.50

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