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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.50, 1,050.45 and 512.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.50, 1,050.45 and 512.38 is: 706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.50 : 1,050.45 = 512.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.50/1,050.45 = 512.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.50x = 1,050.45 × 512.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.50x = 538,229.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,229.57/761.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.80

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