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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.56, 1,044.72 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.56, 1,044.72 and 504.24 is: 755.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.56 : 1,044.72 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.56/1,044.72 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.56x = 1,044.72 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.56x = 526,789.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,789.61/697.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.19

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