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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.06, 759.84 and 504.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.06, 759.84 and 504.69 is: 756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.06 : 759.84 = 504.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.06/759.84 = 504.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.06x = 759.84 × 504.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.06x = 383,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,483.65/507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.29

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