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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.72, 1,043.94 and 504.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.72, 1,043.94 and 504.92 is: 757.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.72 : 1,043.94 = 504.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.72/1,043.94 = 504.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.72x = 1,043.94 × 504.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.72x = 527,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,106.18/695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.64

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