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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.03, 1,048.14 and 502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.03, 1,048.14 and 502.39 is: 756.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.03 : 1,048.14 = 502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.03/1,048.14 = 502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.03x = 1,048.14 × 502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.03x = 526,570.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,570.55/696.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.54

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