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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.13, 1,048.98 and 508.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.13, 1,048.98 and 508.62 is: 700.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.13 : 1,048.98 = 508.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.13/1,048.98 = 508.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.13x = 1,048.98 × 508.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.13x = 533,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,532.21/761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.97

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