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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.88, 1,044.48 and 503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.88, 1,044.48 and 503.36 is: 756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.88 : 1,044.48 = 503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.88/1,044.48 = 503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.88x = 1,044.48 × 503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.88x = 525,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,749.45/694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.60

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