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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.84, 1,039.26 and 504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.84, 1,039.26 and 504.52 is: 696.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.84 : 1,039.26 = 504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.84/1,039.26 = 504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.84x = 1,039.26 × 504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.84x = 524,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,327.46/752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.47

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