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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.73, 1,049.22 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.73, 1,049.22 and 511.92 is: 706.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.73 : 1,049.22 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.73/1,049.22 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.73x = 1,049.22 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.73x = 537,116.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,116.70/760.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.06

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