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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.93, 1,048.10 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.93, 1,048.10 and 511.08 is: 704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.93 : 1,048.10 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.93/1,048.10 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.93x = 1,048.10 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.93x = 535,660.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,660.39/759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.88

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