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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.19, 1,049.38 and 511.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.19, 1,049.38 and 511.43 is: 705.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.19 : 1,049.38 = 511.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.19/1,049.38 = 511.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.19x = 1,049.38 × 511.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.19x = 536,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,677.89/760.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.98

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