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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.76, 1,050.96 and 509.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.76, 1,050.96 and 509.34 is: 702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.76 : 1,050.96 = 509.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.76/1,050.96 = 509.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.76x = 1,050.96 × 509.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.76x = 535,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,295.97/761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.71

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