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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.73, 1,051.51 and 512.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.73, 1,051.51 and 512.58 is: 707.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.73 : 1,051.51 = 512.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.73/1,051.51 = 512.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.73x = 1,051.51 × 512.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.73x = 538,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,979.26/761.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.57

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