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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.32, 1,049.99 and 512.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.32, 1,049.99 and 512.54 is: 706.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.32 : 1,049.99 = 512.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.32/1,049.99 = 512.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.32x = 1,049.99 × 512.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.32x = 538,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,161.87/761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.88

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