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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.52, 1,041.66 and 506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.52, 1,041.66 and 506.66 is: 699.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.52 : 1,041.66 = 506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.52/1,041.66 = 506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.52x = 1,041.66 × 506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.52x = 527,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,762.25/754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.47

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