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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.41, 1,039.84 and 505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.41, 1,039.84 and 505.64 is: 696.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.41 : 1,039.84 = 505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.41/1,039.84 = 505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.41x = 1,039.84 × 505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.41x = 525,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,784.70/754.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.95

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