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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 1,049.52 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 1,049.52 and 507.44 is: 758.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 1,049.52 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/1,049.52 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 1,049.52 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 532,568.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,568.43/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.82

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