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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.20, 1,040.55 and 505.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.20, 1,040.55 and 505.77 is: 697.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.20 : 1,040.55 = 505.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.20/1,040.55 = 505.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.20x = 1,040.55 × 505.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.20x = 526,278.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,278.97/754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.80

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