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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.48, 1,044.72 and 502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.48, 1,044.72 and 502.08 is: 753.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.48 : 1,044.72 = 502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.48/1,044.72 = 502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.48x = 1,044.72 × 502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.48x = 524,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,533.02/696.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.12

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