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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.92, 1,051.14 and 506.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.92, 1,051.14 and 506.48 is: 698.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.92 : 1,051.14 = 506.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.92/1,051.14 = 506.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.92x = 1,051.14 × 506.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.92x = 532,381.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,381.39/761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.74

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