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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.11, 1,049.35 and 512.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.11, 1,049.35 and 512.73 is: 707.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.11 : 1,049.35 = 512.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.11/1,049.35 = 512.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.11x = 1,049.35 × 512.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.11x = 538,033.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,033.23/760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.84

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