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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.84, 1,038.96 and 504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.84, 1,038.96 and 504.72 is: 695.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.84 : 1,038.96 = 504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.84/1,038.96 = 504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.84x = 1,038.96 × 504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.84x = 524,383.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,383.89/753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.62

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