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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,040.68 and 505.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,040.68 and 505.37 is: 697.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,040.68 = 505.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,040.68 = 505.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,040.68 × 505.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 525,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,931.69/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.50

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