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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.96, 1,038.32 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.96, 1,038.32 and 504.24 is: 695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.96 : 1,038.32 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.96/1,038.32 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.96x = 1,038.32 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.96x = 523,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,562.48/752.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.34

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