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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.18, 1,040.79 and 505.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.18, 1,040.79 and 505.24 is: 697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.18 : 1,040.79 = 505.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.18/1,040.79 = 505.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.18x = 1,040.79 × 505.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.18x = 525,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,848.74/754.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.25

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