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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.41, 1,041.24 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.41, 1,041.24 and 506.16 is: 698.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.41 : 1,041.24 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.41/1,041.24 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.41x = 1,041.24 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.41x = 527,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,034.04/754.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.60

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