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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.56, 1,038.88 and 504.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.56, 1,038.88 and 504.05 is: 695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.56 : 1,038.88 = 504.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.56/1,038.88 = 504.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.56x = 1,038.88 × 504.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.56x = 523,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,647.46/752.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.82

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