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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.18, 759.90 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.18, 759.90 and 504.18 is: 759.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.18 : 759.90 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.18/759.90 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.18x = 759.90 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.18x = 383,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,126.38/504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.90

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