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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.41, 1,038.47 and 504.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.41, 1,038.47 and 504.64 is: 695.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.41 : 1,038.47 = 504.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.41/1,038.47 = 504.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.41x = 1,038.47 × 504.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.41x = 524,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,052.28/753.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.57

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