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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.30, 1,042.83 and 504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.30, 1,042.83 and 504.06 is: 754.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.30 : 1,042.83 = 504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.30/1,042.83 = 504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.30x = 1,042.83 × 504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.30x = 525,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,648.89/696.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.92

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