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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.14, 1,043.55 and 501.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.14, 1,043.55 and 501.39 is: 750.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.14 : 1,043.55 = 501.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.14/1,043.55 = 501.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.14x = 1,043.55 × 501.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.14x = 523,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,225.53/697.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.53

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