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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.80, 1,050.06 and 512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.80, 1,050.06 and 512.28 is: 707.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.80 : 1,050.06 = 512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.80/1,050.06 = 512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.80x = 1,050.06 × 512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.80x = 537,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,924.74/760.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.05

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