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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760, 1,048.38 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760, 1,048.38 and 510.88 is: 704.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760 : 1,048.38 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760/1,048.38 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760x = 1,048.38 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760x = 535,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,596.37/760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.73

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