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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.84, 1,048.02 and 506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.84, 1,048.02 and 506.44 is: 757.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.84 : 1,048.02 = 506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.84/1,048.02 = 506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.84x = 1,048.02 × 506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.84x = 530,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,759.25/700.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.32

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