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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.16, 1,039.77 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.16, 1,039.77 and 505.08 is: 696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.16 : 1,039.77 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.16/1,039.77 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.16x = 1,039.77 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.16x = 525,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,167.03/754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.36

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