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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.08, 1,040.06 and 505.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.08, 1,040.06 and 505.42 is: 698.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.08 : 1,040.06 = 505.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.08/1,040.06 = 505.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.08x = 1,040.06 × 505.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.08x = 525,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,667.13/753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.02

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