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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.22, 1,040.18 and 505.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.22, 1,040.18 and 505.35 is: 696.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.22 : 1,040.18 = 505.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.22/1,040.18 = 505.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.22x = 1,040.18 × 505.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.22x = 525,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,652.44/754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.95

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