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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.54, 764.17 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.54, 764.17 and 504 is: 755.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.54 : 764.17 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.54/764.17 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.54x = 764.17 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.54x = 385,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,140.42/509.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.87

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