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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.04, 1,025.60 and 506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.04, 1,025.60 and 506.80 is: 699.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.04 : 1,025.60 = 506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.04/1,025.60 = 506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.04x = 1,025.60 × 506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.04x = 519,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,774.08/743.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.52

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